Edinburgh, Polwarth Terrace, Polwarth Parish Church And Hall
Church (20th Century) (1900), Church Hall (20th Century), War Memorial(S) (20th Century)
Site Name Edinburgh, Polwarth Terrace, Polwarth Parish Church And Hall
Classification Church (20th Century) (1900), Church Hall (20th Century), War Memorial(S) (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Candlish Church; Gillisland Road; Merchiston United Free Church; War Memorial; Candlish Parishioners War Memorial
Canmore ID 146080
Site Number NT27SW 1855
NGR NT 23648 71889
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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DP 014324
Plan of Church Floor.
Sydney Mitchell and Wilson
10/1902
© Courtesy of HES (Sydney Mitchell and Wilson Collection)
SC 1384049
View from South showing corner site
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
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SC 1384055
Detail of main entrance and gates
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
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SC 1384058
Interior, view from South West looking toward the chancel
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
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SC 1384066
Interior, detail of stained glass window
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
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SC 1384070
Interior, detail of organ by Foster and Andrews
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
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SC 1384072
Interior, detail of Second World War memorial lectern
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
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SC 1384076
Interior, detail of vestry " spyhole "
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
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SC 1384079
Interior, detail of carved female head
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 199023
Polwarth Parish Church Front elevation
Sydney Mitchell and Wilson
c. 1899
© Courtesy of HES (Sydney Mitchell and Wilson Collection)
DP 218480
Oblique aerial view of Polwarth Parish Church and Harrison Road Bridge, looking E.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
24/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 218484
Oblique aerial view of Polwarth Parish Church and Harrison Road Bridge, looking NNW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
24/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656217
Interior, view from South West looking toward the chancel
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656222
Interior, view of entrance hall from North showing the staircase
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
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SC 2656227
Interior, view of side hall
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
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SC 2656236
Interior, detail of organ by Foster and Andrews
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 002748
Details of large West window.
Sydney Mitchell and Wilson
© Courtesy of HES (Sydney Mitchell and Wilson Collection)
DP 028843
West Elevation.
Sydney Mitchell and Wilson
6/1899
© Courtesy of HES (Sydney Mitchell and Wilson Collection)
SC 1384078
Interior, detail of carved corbel of a "green man"
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 218477
Oblique aerial view of Polwarth Parish Church and Harrison Road Bridge, looking S.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
24/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 218488
Oblique aerial view of Polwarth Parish Church and Harrison Road Bridge, looking S.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
24/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656206
View from West from canal bridge showing church and halls
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
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SC 2656211
View from North East of halls
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
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SC 2656213
Detail of main entrance door
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656228
Interior, detail of stained glass East window by Clayton & Bell
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656237
Interior, detail of pulpit carving by William Beveridge
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384054
View from North East of halls
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384060
Interior, view of glazed entrance hall screen
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384068
Interior, detail of marble bust of Prof John Ker
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 218482
Oblique aerial view of Polwarth Parish Church and Harrison Road Bridge, looking NNE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
24/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656205
View from West from canal bridge showing church and halls
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656210
View from East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656216
Interior, view from South West looking toward the chancel
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656218
Interior, detail of pulpit by William Beveridge 1903 and organ by Foster & Andrews
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656219
Interior, detail of pulpit by William Beveridge 1903 and organ by Foster & Andrews
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656224
Interior, view of entrance hall from South
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656239
Interior, detail of communion table
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656246
Interior, detail of carved female head
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384051
View from North West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384062
Interior, view of entrance hall from South
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384069
Interior, detail of organ by Foster and Andrews
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384075
Interior, detail of First World War memorial plaque
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384077
Interior, detail of minton tiled floor
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656207
View from North West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656215
Interior, view from North East showing the gallery and pews
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656245
Interior, detail of carved female head
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 002752
Details of screen at vestibule.
Sydney Mitchell and Wilson
© Courtesy of HES (Sydney Mitchell and Wilson Collection)
SC 1384053
View from East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384056
Detail of main entrance door
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384059
Interior, detail of pulpit by William Beveridge 1903 and organ by Foster & Andrews
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384061
Interior, view of entrance hall from North showing the staircase
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384073
Interior, detail of communion table
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384080
Interior, detail of carved female head
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 218479
Oblique aerial view of Polwarth Parish Church and Harrison Road Bridge, looking ESE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
24/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 218481
Oblique aerial view of Polwarth Parish Church and Harrison Road Bridge, looking NE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
24/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656209
View from North from canal tow path
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656223
Interior, view of entrance hall from North showing the staircase
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656226
Interior, view of main church hall by J Jerdan 1913
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656229
Interior, detail of stained glass East window by Clayton & Bell
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656240
Interior, detail of stone and marble font
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656242
Interior, detail of vestry " spyhole "
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 028842
North Elevation.
Sydney Mitchell and Wilson
6/1899
© Courtesy of HES (Sydney Mitchell and Wilson Collection)
DP 028844
North Elevation.
Sydney Mitchell and Wilson
12/1902
© Courtesy of HES (Sydney Mitchell and Wilson Collection)
SC 1384064
Interior, view of side hall
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384067
Interior, detail of war memorial from John Ker Memorial Church
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384071
Interior, detail of pulpit carving by William Beveridge
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 218485
Oblique aerial view of Polwarth Parish Church and Harrison Road Bridge, looking WNW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
24/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 218486
Oblique aerial view of Polwarth Parish Church and Harrison Road Bridge, looking WSW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
24/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 218487
Oblique aerial view of Polwarth Parish Church and Harrison Road Bridge, looking SW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
24/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656212
Detail of main entrance and gates
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656214
Interior, view from North East showing the gallery and pews
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656225
Interior, view of entrance hall from South
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656230
Interior, detail of stained glass window
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656232
Interior, detail of war memorial from John Ker Memorial Church
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656234
Interior, detail of marble bust of Prof John Ker
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656241
Interior, detail of First World War memorial plaque
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384050
View from West from canal bridge showing church and halls
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384052
View from North from canal tow path
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384063
Interior, view of main church hall by J Jerdan 1913
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 218483
Oblique aerial view of Polwarth Parish Church and Harrison Road Bridge, looking N.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
24/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656208
View from North from canal tow path
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656231
Interior, detail of stained glass window
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656244
Interior, detail of carved corbel of a "green man"
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 028841
West Elevation.
Sydney Mitchell and Wilson
6/1899
© Courtesy of HES (Sydney Mitchell and Wilson Collection)
SC 1384057
Interior, view from North East showing the gallery and pews
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384065
Interior, detail of stained glass East window by Clayton & Bell
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1384074
Interior, detail of stone and marble font
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 199024
Polwarth Parish Church 1 inch scale drawing of seating
Sydney Mitchell and Wilson
c. 1898
© Courtesy of HES (Sydney Mitchell and Wilson Collection)
DP 218478
Oblique aerial view of Polwarth Parish Church and Harrison Road Bridge, looking SSE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
24/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656204
View from South showing corner site
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656220
Interior, view of glazed entrance hall screen
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656221
Interior, view of glazed entrance hall screen
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656233
Interior, detail of war memorial from John Ker Memorial Church
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656235
Interior, detail of organ by Foster and Andrews
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656238
Interior, detail of Second World War memorial lectern
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2656243
Interior, detail of minton tiled floor
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
NT27SW 1855 23648 71889
ARCHITECT: Sidney Mitchell & Wilson
NMRS REFERENCE:
Plans:
Dick Peddie & MacKay, Edinburgh new
Bin 31, Bag 1 ( )
13 Young Street 1898-9
Note (20 January 2025)
A church is depicted on the 2nd edition of the OS 25-inch map (1908) - Edinburghshire III.11. An extension to this church digitised from orthoimagery provided by © Bluesky International Limited and Getmapping Limited 1999-2023. OS 1km map square NT2371 flown on 3 April 2021.
Information from HES (D Watson) 20 January 2025
