Colinton Parish Church

Colinton Parish Church is a neo-Byzantine style church building in Colinton featuring pink sandstone columns and positioned next to an ancient graveyard beside the Water of Leith. The interior displays architectural details from various restoration phases.

The church site dates back to 1636, underwent significant restructuring in 1771, and was modernized during 1907-1908 through work by architect Sydney Mitchell. These phases shaped the building's current appearance.

The parish maintains close ties with neighboring congregations and hosts regular gatherings that bring together people from the surrounding area. The place serves as a social hub for the local community.

The location is accessible via Dell Road and sits near the Water of Leith, offering a quiet, nature-adjacent setting. Visitors can access the grounds and graveyard freely.

A heavy iron mort-safe from the 1820s still stands outside the church building, telling a dark chapter in local history. The device was used to protect newly buried bodies from grave robbers who supplied corpses to Edinburgh's medical schools.

Location: City of Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh

Website: http://colinton-parish.com

GPS coordinates: 55.90890,-3.25613

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:41