Polwarth Parish Church

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Polwarth Parish Church Polwarth Parish Church is part of the Church of Scotland - located on Polwarth Terrace. Its opening service took place on 18th May 1901.

Polwarth Parish Church was formed by a union of the Candlish Parish Church and the John Ker Memorial Parish Church congregations on 29th November 1981. With its eminent eye-catching gothic architecture, the church (originally the Candlish building) is one of the most distinguished churches designed by the renowned architect Sydney Mitchell. A centenary project in 2001 accomplished a complete refurbishment of the sanctuary. This included removing the pews and replacing them with comfortable chairs to provide flexible seating arrangements in a prestigious cathedral ambience. An outcome of the renovation was the remarkable improvement of the acoustics. This makes the sanctuary a splendid venue for concerts with seating for 300. There is also a labyrinth varnished on to the sanctuary floor, which is open for walking several times throughout the year. In addition, the church has two halls, offering space for a variety of activities and events. For availability and booking, please contact the church office. There is a service every Sunday at 11am.

Welcome to our service live from Polwarth.
18/10/2026

Welcome to our service live from Polwarth.

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

The Tap into IT drop-in group has returned to Polwarth! If you need help with your devices you can find the knowledgeabl...
10/10/2026

The Tap into IT drop-in group has returned to Polwarth! If you need help with your devices you can find the knowledgeable and friendly volunteers in the Small Hall every Tuesday morning until the 8th December.

09/10/2026
Macmillan Coffee Morning: Thank you to everyone who volunteered, baked and attended the Macmillan Coffee Morning last Sa...
01/10/2026

Macmillan Coffee Morning: Thank you to everyone who volunteered, baked and attended the Macmillan Coffee Morning last Saturday.
The coffee morning raised £406, with a further £120 donated, bringing the total to £526. This has now been sent to Macmillan.

We're very much looking forward to the next two concerts by the fantastic and talented The Rolling Hills Chorus in the c...
29/09/2026

We're very much looking forward to the next two concerts by the fantastic and talented The Rolling Hills Chorus in the church next month. Tickets are available through the link below. Don't miss out - you won't be disappointed!

🎶 Our autumn concert is coming!

We’re getting ready for a couple of great shows featuring songs you know, harmonies you’ll love — and a few surprises along the way.

📅 Friday 23 & Saturday 24 October
📍 Polwarth Parish Church, Edinburgh

Expect some great songs, including The Wellerman, Mr Blue Sky, The Bare Necessities and more.

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale!

👉 BOOK YOUR TICKETS: https://www.ticketsource.com/rhc

We’ll be sharing more about the music, the chorus and our special guests over the coming weeks.

Save the date — and bring someone who enjoys a great night of live music! 🎵

Join us for a Macmillan Coffee Morning tomorrow from 10am - 12noon! We will also be taking part in Doors Open Days from ...
25/09/2026

Join us for a Macmillan Coffee Morning tomorrow from 10am - 12noon! We will also be taking part in Doors Open Days from 11am to 4pm tomorrow and 1pm to 4pm on Sunday.

Address

36-38 Polwarth Terrace
Edinburgh
EH111LU

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 1pm
Thursday 9:30am - 1pm
Friday 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Sunday 11am - 12pm

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