St Columba's-by-the-Castle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Columba's-by-the-Castle |
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| 55°56′54″N 3°11′44″W / 55.948314°N 3.195499°W | |
| Denomination | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Website | stcolumbasbythecastle.org.uk |
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| Dedication | Saint Columba |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Category B listed |
| Designated | 12 December 1974 |
| Completed | 1847 |
St Columba's-by-the-Castle is a church in central Edinburgh, Scotland. It is part of the Scottish Episcopal Church. The church is very close to Edinburgh Castle. It sits on the south side of Castle Hill. This building is a "Category B listed building." This means it is an important historical building that is protected.
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History of St Columba's
Building the Church
The church was built between 1846 and 1847. It was designed by an architect named John Henderson. The style of the church is called "Early English Gothic." This is a type of architecture from a long time ago.
Some of the stones used for the church came from an old palace. This palace belonged to Mary of Guise. She was a queen in Scotland during the 1500s. Her palace was on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.
What is the Scottish Episcopal Church?
The Scottish Episcopal Church is a Christian church in Scotland. It is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. This means it is connected to other churches like the Church of England.
Working with Other Churches
St Columba's-by-the-Castle works with other churches in Edinburgh. It is part of a "local ecumenical partnership" (LEP). This means different churches work together.
The partners are:
- Greyfriars Tolbooth & Highland Kirk (which is part of the Church of Scotland)
- Augustine United Church (which is part of the United Reformed Church)
The church also works with Edinburgh Churches Together. It is also part of Action of Churches Together in Scotland. These groups help different churches cooperate.
St Columba's and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
During the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, St Columba's-by-the-Castle is used as a performance venue. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is a big arts festival. It happens every August in Edinburgh. Many different shows take place there.
See also
- Diocese of Edinburgh
