Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh

Name: Charlotte Chapel
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#178 among attractions in Edinburgh

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The Charlotte Chapel, also known by its previous name, St George's West Church, is a historic church building located in Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, Scotland. It belongs to an Independent Baptist congregation, and was originally a parish church of the Church of Scotland. ()

Coordinates: 55°57'5"N, 3°12'18"W

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Charlotte Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle, George Street, Princes Street Gardens.

~840 ftE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charlotte Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Church of Scotland offices, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Charlotte Square, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Church of St John the Evangelist, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Ross Fountain, Edinburgh (3 min walk).

How to get to Charlotte Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charlotte Chapel:

Bus

Princes Street • Lines: 1, 10, 104, 11, 113, 12, 124, 16, 19, 22, 25, 26, 3, 31, 4, 41, 43, 44, X5 (4 min walk)
Lothian Road • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 124, 16, 22, 36, 47, X5 (4 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (8 min walk)
West End • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (9 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (15 min walk)
Haymarket (18 min walk)