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St. James Goldenacre

In Warriston, City of Edinburgh

Address

57B Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5PX, United Kingdom

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Website

stpj.org.uk

Phone

+44 131 552 7244

Upcoming events at St. James Goldenacre

In and around Warriston, St James Goldenacre is a named place to keep an eye on. If one of these plans is your cup of tea, the current mix includes festivals and events.

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Exploring Sacred Space at St James, Goldenacre (Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts)
Festivals & Events
Around £12

Exploring Sacred Space at St James, Goldenacre (Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts)

Just ten minutes’ walk from the Royal Botanic Garden, this beautiful church was designed by Scotland’s ‘premier architect’, Robert Rowand Anderson, and opened in 1888. Unusually, the detailed planning of the interior was placed in the hands of another outstanding Scottish architect, John James Burnet, who had a family link to the church. The result was a rich work of art embracing the exceptional mural paintings and altarpiece by William Hole, Arts & Crafts stained glass by various makers, richly carved choirstalls and paving. A phased programme of conservation has begun. The story of how it all came about and its significance will be told by Dr Peter Burman MBE FSA, architectural historian and Ross Burgess, author of the Guide to St James, Goldenacre (2025). Tickets, priced from £12 to £18, from Eventbrite. Exploring Sacred Space is organised in conjunction with the National Churches Trust.

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Exploring Sacred Space at St James, Goldenacre (Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts)
Festivals & Events
Around £12

Exploring Sacred Space at St James, Goldenacre (Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts)

Just ten minutes’ walk from the Royal Botanic Garden, this beautiful church was designed by Scotland’s ‘premier architect’, Robert Rowand Anderson, and opened in 1888. Unusually, the detailed planning of the interior was placed in the hands of another outstanding Scottish architect, John James Burnet, who had a family link to the church. The result was a rich work of art embracing the exceptional mural paintings and altarpiece by William Hole, Arts & Crafts stained glass by various makers, richly carved choirstalls and paving. A phased programme of conservation has begun. The story of how it all came about and its significance will be told by Dr Peter Burman MBE FSA, architectural historian and Ross Burgess, author of the Guide to St James, Goldenacre (2025). Tickets, priced from £12 to £18, from Eventbrite. Exploring Sacred Space is organised in conjunction with the National Churches Trust.

Mon 17 Aug16:00St. James Goldenacre
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