Orthodox Chapel of St Andrew, Edinburgh

#134 among attractions in Edinburgh

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The Orthodox Chapel of St Andrew, originally St. Cuthbert's Chapel of Ease aka Buccleuch Parish Church, was built as a chapel of ease for the congregation of the St Cuthbert's Church, a Church of Scotland parish in Edinburgh. Opened in 1756, it is the oldest ecclesiastical edifice in the south side of Edinburgh. The building is sited at 33 Chapel Street, adjacent to the University of Edinburgh. It was later renamed Buccleuch Parish Church and is now used by The Orthodox Community of Saint Andrew in Edinburgh. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'37"N, 3°11'8"W

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Southside (Newington)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Orthodox Chapel of St Andrew – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Scotland, Subway Cowgate, The Meadows, Sandy Bell's.

~1430 ftNW
Natural history and industrial exhibits
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic landscape, the National Museum of Scotland stands as a beacon of culture and knowledge. This impressive institution is a must-visit for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Scotland's past, its contributions to the...
0.4 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Subway Cowgate, Edinburgh
10 min walk • 65 Cowgate is a multi-storey building situated on the historic Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, which is used each August as a venue complex for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest open access festival.
~1450 ftSW
Park
The Meadows, Edinburgh
7 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.
~1450 ftNW
Nightlife
Sandy Bell's, Edinburgh
8 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.
~1140 ftN
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Surgeons' Hall Museums, Edinburgh
6 min walk • Surgeons' Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the headquarters of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. It houses the Surgeons' Hall Museum, and the library and archive of the RCSED. The present Surgeons' Hall was designed by William Henry Playfair and completed in 1832, and is a category A listed building.
~470 ftN
Mosque, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Edinburgh Central Mosque, Edinburgh
3 min walk • Edinburgh Central Mosque is located on Potterrow near the University of Edinburgh central area and the National Museum of Scotland. The mosque and Islamic centre was designed by Dr. Basil Al Bayati, and took more than six years to complete at a cost of £3.5M.
~1730 ftNW
17th-century active church and arts venue
Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
9 min walk • Greyfriars Kirk is a parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is surrounded by Greyfriars Kirkyard. Greyfriars traces its origin to the south-west parish of Edinburgh, founded in 1598. Initially, this congregation met in the western portion of St Giles'.
~1190 ftSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
6 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.
~1160 ftNE
Church, Event space
Murder of Lord Darnley, Edinburgh
6 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.
~1050 ftN
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
6 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.
~1000 ftW
Church, Modernist architecture
St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Orthodox Chapel of St Andrew?

Nearby attractions include Edinburgh Central Mosque, Edinburgh (3 min walk), George Square, Edinburgh (3 min walk), George Square Theatre, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Teviot Row House, Edinburgh (5 min walk).

How to get to Orthodox Chapel of St Andrew by public transport?

The nearest stations to Orthodox Chapel of St Andrew:

Bus

Chapel Street • Lines: 41 (1 min walk)
St Patrick Square • Lines: 29, 3, 31, 37, 47, 49, 51 (3 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (16 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (19 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (21 min walk)