St George's West Church, Edinburgh



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Also Known As:
St Andrew's & St George's West
Denomination:
Church of Scotland
OS Reference:
NT245736
Address:
58 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH2 4RT
Local Authority:
Edinburgh
Website:
Listing:
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Church Overview

Designed by David Bryce in Roman Baroque style with monumental stonework and opened in 1869. The Venetian inspired campanile by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson was added in 1881. Two-storey galleried interior. Special features are the rose window and the pulpit. Woodwork excellent, mainly original. Organ by Thomas Lewis 1897. The first organist was Alfred Hollins, famous blind organist and composer (1897-1942). Busy church centre, fairtrade shop and café.

Services

Sundays: 11.00am and 7.00pm; Prayers: Monday to Friday 1.00pm

Opening Arrangements

Open Monday to Friday 10.00am-3.30pm; Saturday 10.30am-12.30pm

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