Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Mary Star of the Sea RC Church
In or near Edinburgh.
St Mary Star of the Sea RC Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Graeme Yuill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 2.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary Star of the Sea RC Church, you can take a train to Edinburgh Waverley station, which is approximately 2.7 km away. The postcode for the church is EH6 6BJ, and entry is free.
About
St Mary Star of the Sea RC Church is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB27358). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
St Mary Star of the Sea (Leith) Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is situated on Constitution Street in the Leith district and staffed by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. The church was designed in 1854 by the architects E.W. Pugin and Joseph Hansom in the Gothic style. It is a Category B listed building. The Church has over 20 stained glass windows, and one of the side altars is dedicated to Mary Star of the Sea, the patron saint of Leith since the 12th Century.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Trinity House is a historic building in Leith, Edinburgh, that showcases the maritime history of the area. Visitors can explore its collections of navigation instruments, maps, and paintings, and learn about the lives of those connected to the sea through guided tours and open days.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary Star of the Sea (Leith) Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is situated on Constitution Street in the Leith district and staffed by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. The church was designed in 1854 by the architects E.W. Pugin and Joseph Hansom in the Gothic style. It is a Category B listed building. The Church has over 20 stained glass windows, and one of the side altars is dedicated to Mary Star of the Sea, the patron saint of Leith since the 12th Century.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 55.9732, -3.1691
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH6 6BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Phone
- +44 131 554 3289
- Established
- 1847
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 2.7 km
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q17810423 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Leith (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary Star of the Sea RC Church?
- St Mary Star of the Sea RC Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH6 6BJ).
- What is St Mary Star of the Sea RC Church?
- St Mary Star of the Sea RC Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Mary Star of the Sea RC Church?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH6 6BJ.
- When was St Mary Star of the Sea RC Church built?
- Built or established in 1847.
- Is St Mary Star of the Sea RC Church a listed building?
- St Mary Star of the Sea RC Church is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is St Mary Star of the Sea RC Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary Star of the Sea RC Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary Star of the Sea RC Church?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH6 6BJ.