Bellevue Chapel

Bellevue Chapel is an evangelical church on Rodney Street in the Canonmills district, built in the 1880s in Victorian style. The building displays typical architectural features of that period, with gothic elements and religious decoration.

The chapel was built between 1878 and 1881 and first served Edinburgh's German and Polish Lutheran community. After World War I, the congregation transformed into an independent evangelical church.

This building once served German and Polish workers who came to Edinburgh for employment. Today it reflects how religious communities adapt and find new purpose within the city.

The church is located in the residential area of Canonmills and is easily reached on foot or by public transport. The interior is open to visitors during services and community events.

Many of the original visitors were workers involved in building the Forth Bridge, one of the most notable engineering projects of that era. This connection shows how labor migration and religious communities were intertwined.

Location: City of Edinburgh

GPS coordinates: 55.96140,-3.19476

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21