Church Overview

Built 1856-58, this wonderful Gothic Revival church was the gift of Robert and Charlotte Hope-Scott of Abbotsford House and was designed by noted architect William Wilkinson Wardell, a pupil and mentee of Augustus Pugin. It was then extended from 1866-72 by the architectural firm Goldie & Childe, specialists in Roman Catholic churches during the late Victorian era.

The church contains many interesting features, including much of its late 19th century decorative scheme, a High Altar and Lady Altar by Thomas Earp of London dating to 1864, an elaborate stone pulpit and font and side altars dedicated to Irish and Jesuit saints and stained glass by Barnet & Son of Leith (1886). The baptismal font was gifted to the church by Thomas Earp in gratitude from the congregation’s care for his son who was seriously injured while working on the installation of the High Altar. A window in the Sanctuary, depicting the Madonna and Child, was gifted in memory of the Polish community that was stationed nearby during World War Two.

Services

Sundays at 11am, weekday masses as announced (check church’s own website for details)

Opening Arrangements

Open most days 9.00 am to 3.00 pm

Disclaimer

The information about churches in Scotland’s Churches Scheme has been provided by the congregations or taken from the Historic Scotland list and published sources, in particular, the Buildings of Scotland volumes and the RIAS Illustrated Architectural Guides. To contact this specific church please complete the Contact this Church form above. The information is not authoritative; please contact Scotland’s Churches Trust to let us know of any errors or omissions.