Holyrood Abbey Church

Holyrood Abbey Church is a Victorian church building in the Abbeyhill district, designed by architect R M Cameron in 1875. The brick structure with traditional architectural features stands on London Road and now functions as Meadowbank Parish Church following a congregation merger.

The church originated in 1843 during the Disruption, when a section of the Kirk of the Canongate congregation broke away to form Holyrood Free Church. This event reflected the broader religious upheaval that reshaped Scottish Christianity in that era.

The name connects to the nearby Holyrood Abbey and its long religious significance in the city. Locals use the space as a gathering point for worship and community events in contemporary Edinburgh.

The location is easily reached by public transport and sits in a residential area with good accessibility. The building underwent thorough renovations, so visitors will find modern facilities and barrier-free access throughout.

The building stands roughly half a mile north of the medieval Holyrood Abbey, creating an invisible thread to one of Scotland's most important monasteries. This nearness to history forms a quiet reminder of how religious life has endured in this area across centuries.

Location: City of Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh

Official opening: December 1900

GPS coordinates: 55.95701,-3.16399

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:12