The Parish Church of St Cuthbert
About 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. 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
1st November 2025
Join the Edinburgh Singers at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert on Saturday 1st November for an exhilarating evening of powerful harmonies and vibrant rhythms with Choral Beats!
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15th November 2025
The Meadows Chamber Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Choir & Calton Consort reunite for Mozart's majestic Mass in C minor, in the Parish Church of St Cuthbert on Saturday 15th November.
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