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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
The Mansfield Traquair Centre, a former Catholic Apostolic Church building.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    The Mansfield Traquair Centre, a former Catholic Apostolic Church building.

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  • Edinburgh Castle, Scotland<br />
Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

    Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

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  • Edinburgh Castle, Scotland<br />
Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

    Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Gates to Greyfriars Kirkyard.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Gates to Greyfriars Kirkyard.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
The Bedlam Theatre, home to the Edinburgh University Theatre Company. The building was formerly the home of the New North Free Church, designed by Thomas Hamilton. It is on the site of the old city poorhouse, and its current name is taken from the nearby site of the city's first mental health hospital.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    The Bedlam Theatre, home to the Edinburgh University Theatre Company. The building was formerly the home of the New North Free Church, designed by Thomas Hamilton. It is on the site of the old city poorhouse, and its current name is taken from the nearby site of the city's first mental health hospital.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Canongate Kirk.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Canongate Kirk.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Barclay Viewforth Church. Parish church built by Frederick Thomas Pilkington; completed in 1864  (from a bequest left by Mary Barclay).

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Barclay Viewforth Church. Parish church built by Frederick Thomas Pilkington; completed in 1864 (from a bequest left by Mary Barclay).

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  • Edinburgh Methodist Mission's Central Hall<br />
Sold to Morningside Baptist Church in 2011.

    Edinburgh Methodist Mission's Central Hall
    Sold to Morningside Baptist Church in 2011.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
St George’s West, completed 1814.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    St George’s West, completed 1814.

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  • St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh<br />
St Giles' Cathedral. More correctly, the High Kirk of Edinburgh.<br />
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The current building dates to 1385 (the original was destroyed by fire), and was extensively restored in the 19th century.

    St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
    St Giles' Cathedral. More correctly, the High Kirk of Edinburgh.

    The current building dates to 1385 (the original was destroyed by fire), and was extensively restored in the 19th century.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Bellevue Chapel in Rodney St. Founded 1880.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Bellevue Chapel in Rodney St. Founded 1880.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Bellevue Chapel, completed 1880.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Bellevue Chapel, completed 1880.

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  • Stockbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
St Stephens Comely Bank, built 1901.

    Stockbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
    St Stephens Comely Bank, built 1901.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
St Mary's Cathedral (or the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin) : cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Built in the late 19th century; designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    St Mary's Cathedral (or the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin) : cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Built in the late 19th century; designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Greenside Parish Church, constructed 1830-1839.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Greenside Parish Church, constructed 1830-1839.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Dean Parish Church. Completed 1903 to a design by Dunn and Findlay, replacing an earlier church of 1836 on the same site.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Dean Parish Church. Completed 1903 to a design by Dunn and Findlay, replacing an earlier church of 1836 on the same site.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Originally Stockbridge United Free Church, later Stockbridge Parish Church. Now housing.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Originally Stockbridge United Free Church, later Stockbridge Parish Church. Now housing.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Stockbridge Parish Church.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Stockbridge Parish Church.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Saint Stephen's Church at the bottom of Saint Vincent Street. Built in 1827-1828, to a design by architect William Henry Playfair.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Saint Stephen's Church at the bottom of Saint Vincent Street. Built in 1827-1828, to a design by architect William Henry Playfair.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
The Parish Church of St Cuthbert.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    The Parish Church of St Cuthbert.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
St Mary's Cathedral (or the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin) : cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Built in the late 19th century; designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    St Mary's Cathedral (or the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin) : cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Built in the late 19th century; designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Former Lockhart Memorial Church, Albion Place. Designed by Jeffrey Waddell and Young, built 1927, now disused. Easter Road stadium (Hibernian FC) is behind.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Former Lockhart Memorial Church, Albion Place. Designed by Jeffrey Waddell and Young, built 1927, now disused. Easter Road stadium (Hibernian FC) is behind.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
St Mary's Cathedral (or the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin) : cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Built in the late 19th century; designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    St Mary's Cathedral (or the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin) : cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Built in the late 19th century; designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
St Mary's Cathedral (or the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin) : cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Built in the late 19th century; designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    St Mary's Cathedral (or the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin) : cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Built in the late 19th century; designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Palmerston Place Church, 1875.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Palmerston Place Church, 1875.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
St. John's Church (with the Parish Church of St Cuthbert, and Edinburgh Castle,  in the background).

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    St. John's Church (with the Parish Church of St Cuthbert, and Edinburgh Castle, in the background).

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
St Paul's & St George's.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    St Paul's & St George's.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Holyrood Abbey Church, opened in December 1900 as Abbeyhill United Free Church.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Holyrood Abbey Church, opened in December 1900 as Abbeyhill United Free Church.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Kirk O'Field parish church, Pleasance. Opened in 1912, it took its name from the historic St Mary-in-the-Fields which stood on the site now occupied by the University's Old College.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Kirk O'Field parish church, Pleasance. Opened in 1912, it took its name from the historic St Mary-in-the-Fields which stood on the site now occupied by the University's Old College.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (St Mary's Cathedral). The Chapel of St Mary's (designed by James Gillespie Graham) opened in 1814; and was considerably expanded over the years.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (St Mary's Cathedral). The Chapel of St Mary's (designed by James Gillespie Graham) opened in 1814; and was considerably expanded over the years.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Built shortly after the Disruption of 1843 in the Church of Scotland for the Holyrood Free Church, it was last used for worship in 1915.<br />
<br />
In 2002 it was reborn as the Queen's Gallery (art gallery).

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Built shortly after the Disruption of 1843 in the Church of Scotland for the Holyrood Free Church, it was last used for worship in 1915.

    In 2002 it was reborn as the Queen's Gallery (art gallery).

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  • Tron Kirk, Edinburgh<br />
The Tron Kirk. Erected between 1636 and 1647 to a design by John Mylne (Royal Master Mason), closed (as a church) 1952.<br />
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Originally much wider, both side aisles were removed in 1785 to accommodate the South Bridge and Blair Street leading to Hunter Square. In 1828 the church was modified once again, with the addition of a new spire (the first was destroyed by a fire in 1824)

    Tron Kirk, Edinburgh
    The Tron Kirk. Erected between 1636 and 1647 to a design by John Mylne (Royal Master Mason), closed (as a church) 1952.

    Originally much wider, both side aisles were removed in 1785 to accommodate the South Bridge and Blair Street leading to Hunter Square. In 1828 the church was modified once again, with the addition of a new spire (the first was destroyed by a fire in 1824)

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Abbeyhill Methodist Church. Dates to 1896.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Abbeyhill Methodist Church. Dates to 1896.

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  • Kirk O'Field parish church, Pleasance. Opened in 1912, it took its name from the historic St Mary-in-the-Fields which stood on the site now occupied by the University's Old College.

    Kirk O'Field parish church, Pleasance. Opened in 1912, it took its name from the historic St Mary-in-the-Fields which stood on the site now occupied by the University's Old College.

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  • Buccleuch Parish Church, built 1756.

    Buccleuch Parish Church, built 1756.

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  • Buccleuch and Greyfriars Freechurch of Scotland, built 1857.

    Buccleuch and Greyfriars Freechurch of Scotland, built 1857.

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  • Edinburgh Central Mosque (officially known as the King Fahd Mosque and Islamic Centre of Edinburgh). Completed in 1998.

    Edinburgh Central Mosque (officially known as the King Fahd Mosque and Islamic Centre of Edinburgh). Completed in 1998.

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  • Apostolic Church in West Richmond Street, one of the oldest Pentecostal churches in Edinburgh. Now known as the Life Church.

    Apostolic Church in West Richmond Street, one of the oldest Pentecostal churches in Edinburgh. Now known as the Life Church.

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  • Kirk O'Field parish church, Pleasance. Opened in 1912, it took its name from the historic St Mary-in-the-Fields which stood on the site now occupied by the University's Old College.

    Kirk O'Field parish church, Pleasance. Opened in 1912, it took its name from the historic St Mary-in-the-Fields which stood on the site now occupied by the University's Old College.

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  • Salvation Army Centre on East Adam Street.

    Salvation Army Centre on East Adam Street.

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  • The Old Kirk (or Great Kirk), owned by Moray House (part of Edinburgh University). Current building dates to 1881/2.

    The Old Kirk (or Great Kirk), owned by Moray House (part of Edinburgh University). Current building dates to 1881/2.

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  • Cranston House, formerly the The Canongate Christian Institute (1828-1930).

    Cranston House, formerly the The Canongate Christian Institute (1828-1930).

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  • The Bedlam Theatre, home to the Edinburgh University Theatre Company. The building was formerly the home of the New North Free Church, designed by Thomas Hamilton. It is on the site of the old city poorhouse, and its current name is taken from the nearby site of the city's first mental health hospital.

    The Bedlam Theatre, home to the Edinburgh University Theatre Company. The building was formerly the home of the New North Free Church, designed by Thomas Hamilton. It is on the site of the old city poorhouse, and its current name is taken from the nearby site of the city's first mental health hospital.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Greyfriars Kirk, a parish church which stands on the site of a pre-Reformation establishment of the Franciscan order, the "Grey Friars". Built 1602 - 1620.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Greyfriars Kirk, a parish church which stands on the site of a pre-Reformation establishment of the Franciscan order, the "Grey Friars". Built 1602 - 1620.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
Greyfriars Kirk, a parish church which stands on the site of a pre-Reformation establishment of the Franciscan order, the "Grey Friars". Built 1602 - 1620.

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Greyfriars Kirk, a parish church which stands on the site of a pre-Reformation establishment of the Franciscan order, the "Grey Friars". Built 1602 - 1620.

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  • The Magdalen Chapel, built between 1541 and 1544 by Janet Rynd, widow of Michael MacQueen.

    The Magdalen Chapel, built between 1541 and 1544 by Janet Rynd, widow of Michael MacQueen.

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  • Old Saint Paul's Church, designed by Hay and Henderson and completed in 1883.

    Old Saint Paul's Church, designed by Hay and Henderson and completed in 1883.

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