Buccleuch Parish Church, Parish church in South Side District, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Description
Buccleuch Parish Church is a stone building on Chapel Street featuring Gothic architectural elements throughout its design. The interior contains an open gallery that extends to the first floor level, creating a distinctive spatial arrangement.
History
The church was constructed in 1756 as a Chapel-of-Ease for St Cuthbert's Parish Church to address overcrowding at their main graveyard. The building underwent renovation in 1866 under architect David MacGibbon and later changed to a different religious purpose.
Culture
The kirkyard contains graves of notable individuals including Dr Andrew Duncan, who contributed to mental health, and Charles Darwin's uncle who studied medicine.
Practical
The location on Chapel Street in the South Side District is easy to find and the building's exterior is clearly visible from the street. Access to the interior depends on the current use of the space, as it now functions as St Andrew's Orthodox Church.
Did you know?
The building was originally created to solve a practical problem with the burial ground rather than serve as a main parish church. Its role in prompting the creation of a new burial ground shows how local needs shaped the neighborhood over time.
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