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

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Edinburgh Bach Choir - Christmas Concert

14th December 2024

The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Edinburgh Bach Choir for their Christmas Concert on Saturday 14th December at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert!

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Sounds of the Season - A Christmas Concert

16th December 2024

The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Edinburgh Old Town

Join St Mary’s Music School on 16th December for an evening of music set within the beautiful surroundings of The Parish Church of St Cuthbert!

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Einaudi’s Christmas Carols by Candlelight: The Snowman

20th December 2024

The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Edinburgh Old Town

Sing along with Usher Hall emerging artists Ines Mayhew-Begg and Matthew Shiel for a festive evening of Christmas carolling at the piano on 30th December at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert!

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Gershwin’s Christmas Jazz Piano by Candlelight: Rhapsody in White

20th December 2024

The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Edinburgh Old Town

Come along to a swinging, toe-tapping and festive tour of jazz piano alongside jazz improv, after Christmas carols and films by award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel on 20th December!