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Google Map St Cuthbert ChurchPhotographer Description of St Cuthbert ChurchPanorama taken inside St Cuthbert's church in Edinburgh. This picture was taken from the aisle and shows the stained glass windows, altar and organ.St Cuthbert Church - Further InformationSt Cuthbert's church is a Church of Scotland Presbyterian church in Edinburgh. The present building dates from 1892-94, but traces of at least 6 earlier buildings have been found on the site. The interior of the church has a basilica layout with an apse and rounded vault.The stained glass windows depict Old Testament scenes and date between 1893 and 1912. In the apse is a version of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper from Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan. It was modified and cut into three pieces to fit round the curve of the apse. Images of the four evangelists decorate the ceiling of the chancel. The church also houses Tiffany stained glass, which is very rare in the UK. The church stands in a graveyard at the western end of Princess Street Gardens, next to St John's Church. Burials have been recorded on the site since 1595 and ceased in 1875. The graveyard is maintained by Edinburgh District Council. Address: St. Cuthbert's Parish Church 5 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2EP Scotland. UK Travel Directions and Getting There: Bus: Princess Street and Lothian Road. Walk: West end of Princess Street, next to the church of [[4322,St John]], about 5 minutes walk from Waverley Station. Comments and Reviews. Please login or register and you can also add your own reviews and panoramic pictures as well! |
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