St Philip’s and St James’ Episcopal Church
St Philip’s and St James’s Episcopal Church
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This church is an amalgamation of St James, Inverleith, and St Philips, Logie Green Road. Both buildings are still used by the combined congregation.
Name and Denomination
| Original Name | St James’ Episcopal Church |
| Original Denomination | Episcopal Church of Scotland |
| Present Name | St Philip’s and St James’ Episcopal Church |
| Current Denomination | Episcopal Church of Scotland |
Design and Construction
| Built | Architect |
|---|---|
| 1885-1889 | R Rowand Anderson |
Some of the Rectors
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 1952 | Rev W Gerty, L.Th. |
| 1960 | Rev N A T Mackie |
| 1974 | Rev J K Towers |
| 2008 | (vacant) |
| 2019 | Tembu Rongong |
This church was designed by Robert Rowand Anderson, one of the best-known architects in Scotland in his day. He was also resposible for the University of Edinburgh Medical School and adjacent McEwan Hall and for numerous other buildings in Edinburgh and further afield. See the link below for more details.
Information about architect
from Dictionary of Scottish Architects
from Dictionary of Scottish Architects
Information about building from Dictionary of Scottish Architects
from Dictionary of Scottish Architects