The Parish Church of St Cuthbert

About The Parish Church of St Cuthbert

	5 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2EP
	01312291142
	The Parish Church of St Cuthbert Website

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

Music

Come and Sing - Mozart Requiem - Edinburgh Bach Choir

6th September 2025

The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Edinburgh Bach Choir for this Mozart Requiem “Come and Sing” taking place on Saturday 6th September at St Cuthbert’s Parish Church! Singers of all abilities are welcome.

Books

A Festive Evening with Lindsey Kelk & Friends

8th October 2025

The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Lindsey Kelk and friends for great chats, fun and festivities to celebrate Christmas Fling at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert on Wednesday 8th October!

Books

Uncharmed, An Evening with Lucy Jane Wood

9th October 2025

The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Edinburgh Old Town

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!