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The Parish Church of St Cuthbert

The Parish Church Of St Cuthbert

About The Parish Church of St Cuthbert

5 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2EP
01312291142
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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.

Upcoming Events at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert

Emma Miller: Live at St Cuthbert‘s Church, Edinburgh

19th August 2025

Join Scottish singer Emma Miller for a one off lunchtime gig at St Cuthbert's Church on Tuesday, 19th August, with Chris Brambley accompanying her on guitar!

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Uncharmed, An Evening with Lucy Jane Wood

9th October 2025

Join Sunday Times bestselling author Lucy Jane Wood on Thursday 9th October at The Parish Church of St. Cuthbert as we celebrate her spellbinding new cosy fantasy, Uncharmed!

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