Lady Yester's Kirk, Category B listed church in Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland.
The church building on Infirmary Street features a Jacobean design with an ashlar façade, three bays, and round-headed doors and windows.
Margaret Kerr, Lady Yester, established the church in 1647, which experienced damage during Cromwell's occupation before being rebuilt in 1805 by William Sibbald.
The church maintained strong connections with the University of Edinburgh, with three of its ministers serving as university principals throughout its history.
The structure now functions as the headquarters of the University of Edinburgh Estates Department, housing their joinery workshop and administrative offices.
The original burial aisle contained Lady Yester's Renaissance memorial plaque, which was later transferred to Greyfriars Kirk after the churches united in 1938.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Part of: Presbytery of Edinburgh, University of Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.94840,-3.18567
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:43
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