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
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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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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