Historic Bar Tour - The Guildford Arms, Edinburgh
Historic Bar Tour - The Guildford Arms, Edinburgh
One of Edinburgh's most ornate bars, come and admire the decor and discuss conservation with SPAB members.
A relaxed way to meet conservation minded people in my area - a very enjoyable evening!
Event details
SPAB Scotland are coming to you! We will be choosing a historic drinking establishments across the country for an informal meet up of SPAB members and associated friends. The aim of the event is to bring together SPAB Scotland members and non-members to discuss all things conservation over a pint, with the historic settings also sparking some discussion.
On Thursday 4th October we will be meeting at The Guildford Arms, 1 W Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA from 6pm onwards.
We won't be reserving an area but will hopefully be able to commandeer an area, and look out for a SPAB membership leaflet on the table if you aren't familiar with any other SPAB members. The event will be hosted by Declan Cahill of Historic Environment Scotland.
The Guildford Arms sits at the south east corner of the New Town, with ornate faience externally, the golden age of Victorian pub design is continued to the interior that has an elaborate Jacobean painted ceiling, and plasterwork of fine Victorian Rococo, the ornate bar fittings are modern reproductions and date only from 1970.
Booking is not required, but please email us if you would like further information or to let us know you will be there!
About SPAB Scotland
Members of the SPAB living and working in Scotland decided to form their own semi-autonomous group in 1995. Scotland has its own building traditions, architectural language and property laws, all of which are best dealt with locally. All members of the SPAB residing in Scotland are automatically members of SPAB Scotland.
Accessibility: please contact the Group Organiser to discuss any special access requirements.
