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| St James' Goldenacre | |
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| Address | 57b Inverleith Row Edinburgh EH3 5PX |
| Country | Scotland |
| Denomination | Scottish Episcopal |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Dedication | James the Less |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Robert Rowand Anderson |
| Style | Gothic |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Edinburgh |
| Clergy | |
| Priest in charge | Rev. Jane MacLaren |
St James' Goldenacre is a Scottish Episcopal church in the Goldenacre area of Edinburgh. It was designed by Robert Rowand Anderson and opened in 1885.[1] and is a Category B listed building.[2].
There are painted decorations by William Hole.
History
[edit]St James's was originally founded by Rev. Edward Craig, to relieve the overcrowding at Old St Paul's, and initially occupied a building of 1829 in Broughton Place, Edinburgh. In 1883 this building was sold, and the congregation moved to the present site.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Gifford, John; McWilliam, Colin; Walker, David (1991). Edinburgh. The Buildings of Scotland. Penguin Books. ISBN 0-14-071068-X.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland entry
- ^ Cole, Gilbert (1988). A Church in Goldenacre. The Rector and Vestry of St James'.