Mayfield Salisbury Church, Edinburgh

Name: Mayfield Salisbury Church
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#192 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Mayfield Salisbury Church is a member of the Church of Scotland, part of the worldwide family of the Christian Church. It is situated approximately 1.5 miles south of Edinburgh city centre at the junction of Mayfield Road and West Mayfield. The building was designed by the renowned Scottish architect, Hippolyte Blanc and the main building work took place between 1875 and 1879. It is particularly renowned for the range and quality of its stained glass. An extensive internal renovation of the sanctuary was undertaken in 2009. ()

Coordinates: 55°55'59"N, 3°10'38"W

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Southside (Newington)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Mayfield Salisbury Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Observatory, Royal Commonwealth Pool, Warrender Swim Centre, The Meadows.

0.8 miSW
Tours of Victorian astronomical facility
Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
21 min walk • The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is an astronomical institution located on Blackford Hill in Edinburgh. The site is owned by the Science and Technology Facilities Council.
0.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh
12 min walk • The Royal Commonwealth Pool is a category-A-listed building in Edinburgh that houses one of Scotland's main swimming pools. It is usually referred to simply as the Commonwealth Pool and known colloquially as the 'Commie'.
0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Warrender Swim Centre, Edinburgh
21 min walk • Warrender Swim Centre – traditionally known as Warrender Baths – is a swimming pool and fitness complex in Marchmont, Edinburgh. It consists of a pool 25 yards in length, a sauna, and an assortment of fitness equipment. It is notable for its Victorian architecture with bright interior and its old-fashioned poolside changing facilities.
0.8 miNW
Park
The Meadows, Edinburgh
20 min walk • The Meadows is a large public park in Edinburgh, Scotland, to the south of the city centre. It consists largely of open grassland crossed by tree-lined paths, but also has a children's playground, a croquet club, tennis courts and recreational sport pitches.
1.1 miNW
Nightlife
Sandy Bell's, Edinburgh
27 min walk • Sandy Bell's is a music pub in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is known locally and internationally for its live traditional music sessions, it was frequented regularly by folklorist Hamish Henderson prior to his death in 2002, indeed there is a bust of Henderson displayed above the bar.
0.6 miN
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
16 min walk • The Queen's Hall is a 900-capacity music venue, situated on Clerk Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. Originally built in 1823 as Hope Park Chapel, it was converted to its current role in 1979 and was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 6 July 1979.
0.9 miN
Church, Event space
Murder of Lord Darnley, Edinburgh
23 min walk • The murder of Lord Darnley, second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, took place on 10 February 1567 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Darnley's lodgings were destroyed by gunpowder; his body and that of his servant were found nearby, apparently having been strangled rather than killed in the explosion.
1 miN
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
26 min walk • The Edinburgh Festival Theatre is a performing arts venue located on Nicolson Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is used primarily for performances of opera and ballet, large-scale musical events, and touring groups.
0.9 miNW
Church, Modernist architecture
St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
23 min walk • St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy is the Roman Catholic chaplaincy for the University of Edinburgh. It started in 1931, when the Dominican Order moved into the house. It is located at 23 and 24 George Square, south of the city centre, and north of The Meadows.
0.9 miNW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh
25 min walk • The Reid Concert Hall is a small music venue in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located in the south-western corner of Bristo Square about 0.53 kilometres south of the Royal Mile, and is part of the University of Edinburgh.
0.5 miW
Church
St Catherine's Argyle Church, Edinburgh
14 min walk • St. Catherine's Argyle, or St. Cath's, is a Church of Scotland church located in the Grange, Edinburgh. The Scottish churchman and poet Horatius Bonar was its first minister. In April 2008 the Rev.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mayfield Salisbury Church?

Nearby attractions include St Columba's Catholic Church, Edinburgh (7 min walk), The Grange, Edinburgh (9 min walk), Edinburgh Synagogue, Edinburgh (9 min walk), East Preston Street Burial Ground, Edinburgh (11 min walk).

How to get to Mayfield Salisbury Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mayfield Salisbury Church:

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Minto Street • Lines: 29, 3, 31, 37, 47, 49 (4 min walk)
Mayfield Gardens • Lines: 29, 3, 31, 37, 49 (4 min walk)