Church (19th Century)
Site Name Edinburgh, East London Street, Catholic Apostolic Church
Classification Church (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Mansfield Place; Bellevue Reformed Baptist Church; Cafe Graffitti; Mansfield Place Church; Mansfield Traquair Centre
Canmore ID 135758
Site Number NT27SE 3097
NGR NT 25774 74718
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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SC 566348
Interior. General view of mural on chancel arch depicting the Multitude of the Redeemed, the Perfected Church, the Holy Angels, the Four Great Cherubim and the Four Evangelist symbols.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 576222
Interior. Baldacchino, view from west.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 576256
Interior. Nave, view of mural depicting scenes from the life of King David in the Books of Samuel; his anointment by Samuel, the Ark of the Covenant and David's plans of the Temple.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 576272
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting Christ and the widow of Nain.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 576305
Interior. South chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 576324
Interior. Nave, detail of mural showing the Vigin and Child.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 576333
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural frieze depicting heads of angels.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 610117
South chapel, detail of altar and floor tiles
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/10/2000
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SC 610121
South chapel, detail of mural above altar
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/10/2000
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SC 610422
Catholic Apostolic Church, nave, South wall Detail of mural showing scenes from the Old Testament; the story of Joseph
© RCAHMS
SC 881181
Catholic Apostolic Church, nave, North wall Scanned image of detail of mural showing scenes from the life of Christ; Christ healing the Sick; the Entry into Jerusalem
14/4/1982
© RCAHMS
SC 2106430
Stenhouse Conservation Centre, Mansfield Place Church Edinburgh Wall Murals & Gen Views
Historic Scotland Photographic Library
21/11/1995
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645394
Interior. Baldacchino, view from west.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 2645396
Interior. Chancel, plan view of ceiling.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 2645401
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the calling of Abraham in a dream.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 2645413
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting King David probably showing Solomon his plans for the Temple.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645415
Interior. Nave, detail of mural showing the Vigin and Child.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645428
Interior. South chapel, view of murals on west wall depicting the parable of the Ten Virgins.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 2645429
Interior. South chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 2645430
Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645432
Interior. South chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645446
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting embracing figures and below angels and saints on their knees beside the Christ child standing in his mother's lap.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645481
Catholic Apostolic Church, nave, North wall Detail of mural showing scenes from the life of Christ; Christ healing the Sick; the Entry into Jerusalem
14/4/1982
© RCAHMS
SC 576243
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the story of Cain and Abel.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576252
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the baptism of Christ by the John the Baptist.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576264
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the Massacre of the Innocents.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576265
Interior. Nave, view of mural depicting scenes from the New Testament; Christ healing a blind man, the widow of Nain and the entry into Jerusalem.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576273
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting Christ's entry in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 576276
Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576301
Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576316
Interior. North chapel, mural on north wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576325
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting scenes derived from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576327
Interior. North chapel, view of mural on east wall and stained glass window.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 610046
Detail of pentecostal frieze on west wall of nave
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/10/2000
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SC 610057
Detail of doorway on north wall of nave
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/10/2000
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SC 610119
South chapel, detail of mural above altar
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/10/2000
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SC 610425
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, Chancel arch Detail of mural showing the Worship of Heaven as in the book of Revelation
© RCAHMS
DP 220981
Oblique aerial view of Forth Street, Albany Street, Broughton Street, Hart Street, East London Street and Catholic Apostolic Church, looking SW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645406
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the Temptation of Adam and Eve.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 2645445
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645454
Interior. North chapel, view of stained glass window on east wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 2645456
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting a child being taught to read by an angel.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 2645463
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural frieze depicting heads of angels.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 2645476
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, North wall Detail mural; Annunciation, Visitation and Massacre of the Innocents
14/4/1982
© RCAHMS
SC 569720
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting the Christ child standing in his mother's lap.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 576214
Interior. Detail of mural on of chancel arch, depicting the Evangelist symbols for Matthew and Mark.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 576235
Interior. Nave, view of mural depicting scenes from the Book of Genesis; Noah making his Covenant with God, the dream of Abraham and Abraham and Isaac.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576236
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the story of Abraham and Isaac.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576261
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the Annunciation.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 576292
Interior. South chapel, stained glass window depicting the parable of the woman and the 10 coins.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 576308
Interior. South chapel, plan view of ceiling.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 576312
Interior. South chapel, detail of ceiling.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576320
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting embracing figures and below angels and saints on their knees beside the Christ child standing in his mother's lap.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576323
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting scenes from the parable of the Ten Virgins
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 610009
South chapel, plan view of mural above altar
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/10/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 610424
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, North wall Detail of mural showing scenes from the Passion; the Deposition, 'Noli mi tangere' and the Ascension
© RCAHMS
SC 708581
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, North wall Detail of mural; Last Supper, Washing of Feet, The Betrayal. Digital image of ED/8134.
1970
© RCAHMS
SC 881168
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, North wall Scanned image of detail mural; Annunciation, Visitation and Massacre of the Innocents
14/4/1982
© RCAHMS
SC 881171
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, North wall Scanned image of detail of mural; Baptism, Temptation in the Wilderness, Calling the Apostles
14/4/1982
© RCAHMS
SC 881177
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, South wall Scanned image of detail of mural showing scenes from the story of Jacob and Isaac
14/4/1982
© RCAHMS
DP 221003
Oblique aerial view of East London Street Catholic Apostolic Church, looking SSE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2106428
Stenhouse Conservation Centre, Mansfield Place Church Edinburgh Wall Murals & Gen Views
Historic Scotland Photographic Library
21/11/1995
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645392
Interior. Detail of the mural on chancel arch showing depictions of the Evangelist (left) and Apostle (right), two of the Four Great Cherubim.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 2645393
Interior. General view of mural on west wall depicting the Second Coming of Christ.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 2645402
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting Noah making his Covenant with God.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
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SC 2645408
Interior. Nave, view of mural showing scenes from the life of Christ; the Baptism of Christ, the Temptataion in the Wilderness and the Calling of the Apostles.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645411
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting Christ calling his Apostles.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645416
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the Massacre of the Innocents.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645419
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting Christ's entry in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645422
Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645460
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural frieze depicting heads of angels.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645485
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, North wall Detail of mural; Annunciation, Visitation, Massacre of the Innocents
1970
© RCAHMS
SC 566656
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting King David probably showing Solomon his plans for the Temple.
11/2/2000
© RCAHMS
SC 576225
Interior. Baldacchino, detail of angel on cupola.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576231
Interior. Nave, detail of revealed painted wall decoration on south wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576241
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting Noah making his Covenant with God.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576245
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the Temptation of Adam and Eve.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576246
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the Last Supper.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576275
Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576307
Interior. South chapel, detail of mural on west wall showing lunettes of the Annunciation and possibly the widow of Nain.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576309
Interior. South chapel, detail of ceiling.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576319
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576328
Interior. North chapel, view of stained glass window on east wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576335
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural frieze depicting heads of angels.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 610063
South chapel, view from west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/10/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 556216
Steve Wallace, RCAHMS, on scaffolding photographing murals.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
2004
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 221001
Oblique aerial view of East London Street Catholic Apostolic Church, looking S.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645397
Interior. Nave, detail of revealed painted wall decoration on south wall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645405
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the Expulsion from the Garden of Eden.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645417
Interior. Nave, view of mural depicting scenes from the New Testament; Christ healing a blind man, the widow of Nain and the entry into Jerusalem.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645433
Interior. South chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645451
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting scenes derived from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645458
Interior. North chapel, view of painted ceiling.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645461
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural frieze depicting heads of angels.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645462
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural frieze depicting heads of angels.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2645488
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, North wall Detail of mural; Taking down from the Cross, Mary Magdalen and Jesus after the Resurrection, Ascension
1970
© RCAHMS
SC 576215
Interior. Detail of the mural on chancel arch showing depictions of the Evangelist (left) and Apostle (right), two of the Four Great Cherubim.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576274
Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
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- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
ARCHITECT: Robert Rowand Anderson 1876
NMRS REFERENCE:
Library: See 'Mural Decoration' EAAT VII SES Vol. I, Part II Visits.