St Paul's and St George's Church
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St Paul's and St George's Church (known colloquially as "Ps and Gs") is a church of the Scottish Episcopal Church
in central Edinburgh
, Scotland
. It is located on York Place in the east end of Edinburgh's New Town
, and is protected as a category A listed building.
The building was erected as St Paul's Church, replacing a chapel in the Cowgate
. It was designed by Archibald Elliot
between 1816 and 1818, and was extended by Peddie
and Kinnear in the 1890s. In 1932 the congregation merged with that of St George's Church, also located on York Place. The proposed York Place tram stop
will be close to the church building.
The church recently undertook a £5.6 million building project in order to expand the church and improve facilities. During renovation the congregation temporarily met in the Pollock Halls of Residence
.
Scottish Episcopal Church
The Scottish Episcopal Church is a Christian church in Scotland, consisting of seven dioceses. Since the 17th century, it has had an identity distinct from the presbyterian Church of Scotland....
in central Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. It is located on York Place in the east end of Edinburgh's New Town
New Town, Edinburgh
The New Town is a central area of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It is often considered to be a masterpiece of city planning, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site...
, and is protected as a category A listed building.
The building was erected as St Paul's Church, replacing a chapel in the Cowgate
Cowgate
The Cowgate is a street in Edinburgh, Scotland, located about 5 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle, within the city's World Heritage Site. The street's name is derived from the fact that cows were herded down it for Edinburgh's market days in previous centuries .The street is part of the lower...
. It was designed by Archibald Elliot
Archibald Elliot
Archibald Elliot was a Scottish architect.Archibald Elliot ran an architecture practice in London and Edinburgh with his brother James Elliot. Following James' death in 1810, Archibald ran the company on his own...
between 1816 and 1818, and was extended by Peddie
John More Dick Peddie
-Biography:Peddie was the son of the architect and politician John Dick Peddie and his wife Euphemia Lockhart More. Born in Edinburgh, he attended Edinburgh Academy, followed by two years at a school in Elberfeld, Germany. He enrolled at Edinburgh University, and was also articled to his father's...
and Kinnear in the 1890s. In 1932 the congregation merged with that of St George's Church, also located on York Place. The proposed York Place tram stop
York Place tram stop
York Place tram stop is a new tram stop proposed for Edinburgh Trams. Subject to formal approval, it will be the eastern terminus of the line and will be located in York Place, Edinburgh, close to the junctions with Picardy Place and Broughton Street...
will be close to the church building.
The church recently undertook a £5.6 million building project in order to expand the church and improve facilities. During renovation the congregation temporarily met in the Pollock Halls of Residence
Pollock Halls of Residence
Pollock Halls of Residence are the main halls of residence for the University of Edinburgh, located at the foot of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland...
.