Key facts
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Address
- 28 Lauriston Street
Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ
Edinburgh - Listed status
- Category A listed
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7397090, OpenStreetMap, sacredheartedinburgh.org
Before visiting Church of the Sacred Heart
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
Check the church’s website →About Church of the Sacred Heart
The Church of the Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic parish at 28 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh. Standing between Tollcross and the Grassmarket, near the Old Town, it is served by the Society of Jesus. The church remains active, with Mass celebrated throughout the week, and holds Category A listed status. The neighbouring Jesuit community also supports chaplaincy work at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
Bishop James Gillis invited the Jesuits to establish the parish, and worship began in a provisional chapel in Hunter’s Close in 1859. Designed by the Jesuit priest Richard Vaughan, the completed church received its inaugural Mass on 8 July 1860. An organ was added in 1907 and later altered in 1963 and 1974. Derek Clarke created a mural over the altar in 1957, although it was subsequently concealed during changes following the Second Vatican Council. Later structural work included strengthening the roof trusses in 1996 and repairing the north wall in 1998.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Church of the Sacred Heart?⌄
Church of the Sacred Heart is at 28 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ.
What denomination is Church of the Sacred Heart?⌄
Church of the Sacred Heart in Edinburgh belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition.
How old is the Church of the Sacred Heart building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Category A listed building.
How do I contact Church of the Sacred Heart?⌄
You can reach Church of the Sacred Heart through its website at sacredheartedinburgh.org.
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