The Parish Church of St Cuthbert
Hidden in the trees to the western end of Princes Street Gardens is the solid and imposing bulk of St Cuthbert's Parish Church.
About The Parish Church of St Cuthbert
| 5 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2EP | |
| 01312291142 | |
| The Parish Church of St Cuthbert Website | |
The present church was built in 1892-94 when traces of at least six earlier church buildings were found.
The cupolas and older steeple peep out at you along Princes Street, or from the train into Waverley Station, yet the church feels removed from the bustle of the West End.
Inside, the basilica layout with its apse and rounded vault, is complemented by the use of coloured stone for a rich and warm effect.
Together, the design of the Communion Table (1894), the marble and alabaster Pulpit (1897) and the ceiling paintings (by Hope and Moira), give a Byzantine feel to the interior.
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Upcoming Events at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert
St Mary’s Music School Christmas Concert
Celebrate the festive season with an evening of beautiful music performed by the pupils of St Mary’s Music School at their much-loved annual Christmas Concert.
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Scottish Sinfonia: Wagner and Tchaikovsky
Scottish Sinfonia welcome in 2026 with excerpts from two very different but equally well-loved operas: Wagner and Tchaikovsky at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert on 1st February!
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Scottish Sinfonia: Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony
The Scottish Sinfonia conclude this, their 55th season, with a French evening at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert on Sunday 3rd May!
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