Church of Scotland Edinburgh reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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Go woke Go broke

The church of Scotland will one day run out of churches to sell off and will run out of congregation to pay their bills. I look forward to the day this evil, non Christian group crashes, burns and shuts down. In my local area they nearly succeeded in helping to shut down a food bank because their money grabbing greed got the better of CoS. It's an embarrassment to Christianity because it calls itself a Christian organisation when in fact they are only interested in making money demolishing, and desecrating former Christian places of worship. The remaining CoS "churches" are liberal, woke and celebrate sin. They worship the enemy and lead people astray. Shame on them! Wolves in sheeps clothing!

Siobhan · 12 February 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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The church of scotland No The church of hell. Closing our church and getting rid of our priest Jim Todd of Airth Parish Church. There are people in this village do not ave cars and there's no buses at the weekend and some of us can not afford taxi's to go to other churches. So why the should anyone donate money to other churches. The Church of Scotland no The new Church of hell.

Chris · 27 December 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Just the place if your looking for the administrative headquarters of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. If your buying socks or banking, you should look elsewhere.

Crawford · 14 March 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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It was a joke of century

My wife placed a bid to buy a church. We had to hire solicitor to do for us. Their closed bid system is joke and it is based on email which any agent in church can open bidder’s email read, reveals to others and unread again prior the decision. On the closing day she was inform that they want 1 week time to say if we won. We didn’t hear anything for couple of days. I noticed church was already sold online and we informed our solicitor about it. They did not make our solicitor aware of it. They were not honest with procedure and they hide the winning bid and our bid ranking in the competition. We felt they just wanted to buy themselves the property and all they wanted to show everything is diverse and following the equality. I don’t recommend to involve with them and they just good for nothing.

Mohammad · 3 October 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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A place I know well as I used to work here...it really is struggling in a changing world, and will I imagine vanish within the next 30 years. Currently closing churches, and not doing it particularly well. The Church of Scotland seeks to inspire the people of Scotland and beyond with the Good News of Jesus Christ through enthusiastic worshipping, witnessing, nurturing and serving communities. The Church of Scotland is one of the largest organisations in the country. We have over 330,000 members, with more regularly involved in local congregations and our work. We have around 800 ministers serving in parishes and chaplaincies, supported by more than 2,000 professional and administrative staff. Most of our parishes are in Scotland, but we also have churches in England, Europe and overseas. The Church of Scotland plays a pivotal role in Scottish society and works with communities worldwide. The Church of Scotland's governing system is presbyterian, which means that no one person or group within the Church has more influence or say than any other. The Church does not have one person who acts as the head of faith, as that role is the Lord God's. Its supreme rule of faith and life is through the teachings of the Bible. Church of Scotland government is organised on the basis of courts, mainly along lines set between 1560 and 1690. Each of these courts has committees, which may include other members of the Church, and at national level employ full-time staff. Our councils and committee pages include more about their work and remit. At a local level, the parish, the court is a kirk session. Kirk sessions oversee the local congregation and its parish, and consist of elders presided over by a minister. At district level, the court is a presbytery. Presbyteries consist of all the ministers in the district and an equal number of elders, along with members of the diaconate (a form of ordained ministry, usually working in a complementary role in a ministry team in both parish and industry sector contexts). There are 46 presbyteries across Scotland, England, Europe, and Jerusalem. At national level, the court is the highest court of the Kirk, the General Assembly. The General Assembly consists of around 400 ministers, 400 elders, and members of the diaconate, all representing the presbyteries. Visit our General Assembly page for more information about how it functions.

David · 15 July 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Very surprised to discover that I could review an office! I have to say that having worked in the building and having met my wife here I am happy to give a five star review. I suspect that some of the other reviews are for another location (St Mary's Cathedral is one candidate).

Sandy · 11 June 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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Lovely staff and very helpful

Ryan · 14 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I couldn’t be better!

When I visited I was so impressed with everything! It couldn’t be better! I am in love with this church I wish I could go back. It was amazing, brilliant, wonderful I wish I would be there all the time. It really shows you perspective on life; it shows you what life should really be like, it shows you God. I loved it here and would 100% recommend going. It was a great opportunity for nuns like me!

Susan · 13 May 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Bureaucracy, judgmental and narrow-minded.

The Church of Scotland has been and continues to be in decline (20% reduction of membership every 5 years.) The top-heavy ecclesiastical body tragically refuses to embrace, new ideas, fresh blood and renewal programs like their southern neighbor. Accordingly, the downward trend seems highly unlikely to be stemmed. The service essentially contains no liturgy nor form; it is a "hymn sandwich" as one parishioner described it. The sad truth is that the hymns (whether traditional or modern) are unfamiliar and the preaching too long and too irrelevant to reach a dweller of the 21st century.

David · 10 October 2020

★★★★★ 4/5

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Thanks to the Church of Scotland for highlighting the suffering of Palestinians

Thanks to the Church of Scotland for speaking up in protest at the mass murder perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinians since 'Land Day'. In a somewhat ambiguous statement on their website, the Church appears to offer support to peacemakers on both sides, with a subtle caveat about the suffering of the Palestinians. It would have been more convincing had the Israeli violence against unarmed Palestinians been condemned clearly by the church. But at least it's a gesture in the right direction.

Frank · 2 August 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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I was there to collect my mum from a funeral purvey. The people there were very friendly and I bumped into my cousin there! I did not see the Sanctuary but it's got a lovely vibe and atmosphere about it.

Janet · 14 April 2024

★★★★★ 4/5

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The Church of Scotland is situated at 121 George St, Edinburgh EH2 4YN, UK

TIEN · 27 March 2024

★★★★★ 2/5

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Had been looking for the last witch burning in Scotland burned at the Calvinist in 1728 c.e I'm absolutely positive this was not within the church of Scotland in George Street in Edinburgh!!

Sala · 11 June 2017

★★★★★ 1/5

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Nefarious

A very dishonest, nasty and underhanded organisation.

Sean · 5 June 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Leaving aside the religious aspect, this is, in my humble opinion, a remarkable historic building with a masterpiece ceiling. The colorful and different cushions are also curious!

And · 10 June 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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Sadly the church I grew up in no longer preaches the full gospel and ignores the commandments

Sheena · 14 April 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Wonderful building full of excellent people facilitating the ministry of the Church of Scotland, bringing the good news of God to the people of Scotland and beyond.

Fairportsfan · 11 June 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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Invaluable resource, well worth a look

Aa29 · 29 March 2023

★★★★★ 3/5

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Great place, fantastic sermon, and passionate preacher. However, too many pictures of some bearded man being murdered on the walls. Quite depressing in the end.

Andrew · 11 June 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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Jeanne Knox Memorial

Ssjin수일 · 14 April 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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The Church of Scotland is a living, breathing organisation that exists to worship God and show God's love to its neighbours.

Kaila · 14 April 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Wonderful friendly staff who were more than happy to help with all enquiries. I will be back again soon.

Greg · 11 June 2019

★★★★★ 1/5

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Sat down for 15 min. sang 1 song & they asked for money ... Will not return

Zed · 11 June 2019

★★★★★ 3/5

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I walked passed this place, so Google wants a review

Gordon · 14 April 2020