St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy, Edinburgh

Name: St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy
Address: 23-24 George Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#121 among attractions in Edinburgh

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St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy, Edinburgh

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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. The original building is category A listed and the chapel, built in 2012, won an award for architectural excellence from the Royal Institute of British Architects. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'36"N, 3°11'25"W

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23-24 George SquareSouthside (Newington)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Greyfriars Kirkyard, National Museum of Scotland, Subway Cowgate, The Meadows.

~1370 ftN
Reportedly haunted, Cemetery
Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's bustling Old Town lies Greyfriars Kirkyard, a historic cemetery that is as rich in history as it is in atmosphere. Established in the late 16th century, this graveyard is renowned for its connection to the city's past and its...
~1370 ftN
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...
~1800 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Subway Cowgate, Edinburgh
9 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.
~770 ftS
Park
The Meadows, Edinburgh
4 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.
~1030 ftN
Nightlife
Sandy Bell's, Edinburgh
5 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.
~1740 ftNE
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Surgeons' Hall Museums, Edinburgh
9 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.
~1120 ftNE
Mosque, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Edinburgh Central Mosque, Edinburgh
6 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.
~1270 ftN
17th-century active church and arts venue
Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
7 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'.
~1710 ftNW
City wall, Historical place
Flodden Wall, Edinburgh
9 min walk • There have been several town walls around Edinburgh, Scotland, since the 12th century. Some form of wall probably existed from the foundation of the royal burgh in around 1125, though the first building is recorded in the mid-15th century, when the King's Wall was constructed.
~1520 ftNE
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
8 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.
~1430 ftNE
Memorial
Brass Founders' Pillar, Edinburgh
7 min walk • The Brass Founders' Pillar, also known as the Brassfounders Column, is a monumental column in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy?

Nearby attractions include Edinburgh University Library, Edinburgh (2 min walk), George Square Theatre, Edinburgh (2 min walk), George Square, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh (4 min walk).

How to get to St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy:

Bus

Lauriston Place • Lines: 23, 27, 47 (4 min walk)
Bristo Square • Lines: 41, 47 (5 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (16 min walk)
Haymarket (29 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (17 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (21 min walk)