Catholic Apostolic Church, Neo-Romanesque church in Broughton, Edinburgh, Scotland
The Catholic Apostolic Church is a church building constructed in the Neo-Romanesque style in Broughton with elaborate ceiling paintings. The interior displays biblical figures in rich colors and three-dimensional designs created by Phoebe Anna Traquair.
Construction began in the 1870s with funding from wealthy congregation members and the building served as a religious center until 1958. The departure of the last priest marked the end of its function as an active parish church.
The interior mosaics show religious scenes with patterns from the Arts and Crafts movement, bringing together spiritual and artistic traditions. Visitors can see how Victorian culture merged craftsmanship with faith in this space.
The building now operates as an event and performance venue managed by the Mansfield Traquair Trust to preserve its architectural features. Visitors should be aware that access may vary depending on the type of event or exhibition taking place.
After closure as a church, the building was temporarily operated as a nightclub called Café Graffiti during the 1990s. This unusual conversion is a surprising chapter in the site's story before its later restoration.
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