Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Columba's-by-the-Castle
In or near Edinburgh.
St Columba's-by-the-Castle — church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
St Columba's-by-the-Castle is located in the City of Edinburgh, postcode EH1 2PW. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, which is 0.5 km away. Entry is free, and the church is wheelchair accessible.
About
St Columba's-by-the-Castle is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1847. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9483°, -3.1955°.
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Heritage listing
St Columba's-by-the-Castle is a congregation of the Scottish Episcopal Church in central Edinburgh, Scotland. The church is located close to Edinburgh Castle, on the south slope of Castle Hill, and is protected as a category B listed building. The church was constructed in 1846–1847 in an Early English Gothic style, to designs by architect John Henderson. Stone for the building was brought from the palace of Mary of Guise, 16th-century queen regent of Scotland, on the Royal Mile. Its layout was inspired by the reforms of Anglican worship arising from the Oxford Movement. St Columba's-by-the-Castle is part of a local ecumenical partnership (LEP) with Greyfriars Tolbooth & Highland Kirk (Church of Scotland) and Augustine United Church (United Reformed Church).
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From the Wikipedia article
St Columba's-by-the-Castle is a congregation of the Scottish Episcopal Church in central Edinburgh, Scotland. The church is located close to Edinburgh Castle, on the south slope of Castle Hill, and is protected as a category B listed building. The church was constructed in 1846–1847 in an Early English Gothic style, to designs by architect John Henderson. Stone for the building was brought from the palace of Mary of Guise, 16th-century queen regent of Scotland, on the Royal Mile. Its layout was inspired by the reforms of Anglican worship arising from the Oxford Movement. St Columba's-by-the-Castle is part of a local ecumenical partnership (LEP) with Greyfriars Tolbooth & Highland Kirk (Church of Scotland) and Augustine United Church (United Reformed Church). It is also part of Edinburgh Churches Together and Action of Churches Together in Scotland. During the Edinburgh Festival Fringe it has been used by the promoter C venues as a venue.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9483, -3.1955
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 220 0441
- Established
- 1847
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.5 km
- Official site
- stcolumbasbythecastle.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592857 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Columba's-by-the-Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: DSCN4592 St Columba's by the Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Columba's-by-the-Castle?
- St Columba's-by-the-Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2PW).
- What is St Columba's-by-the-Castle?
- St Columba's-by-the-Castle — church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to St Columba's-by-the-Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2PW.
- When was St Columba's-by-the-Castle built?
- Built or established in 1847.
- Is St Columba's-by-the-Castle a listed building?
- St Columba's-by-the-Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is St Columba's-by-the-Castle free to visit?
- Yes, St Columba's-by-the-Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Columba's-by-the-Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2PW.