- 0131 210 0540
- info@granton.org.uk
- 55 Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh EH5 2DA
- 0131 210 0540
- info@granton.org.uk
- 55 Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh EH5 2DA
On the 22nd October 1934 the then Duke of York laid the foundation stone of our new church. The previous building in Granton Square was seen to be too distant from the new builds of Wardieburn, Boswall and East Pilton.
To mark the occasion we have created a display of memorabilia of the church’s long history.
Pop in to see the display:
Thursdays 10-11am
Fridays 11am – 1pm
Sundays 10am – 12.30pm
We already have lots of material – visit the Archives section of the website – but have space for more. If you have any interesting photos or publications that might be of interest, bring them along to church and pass over to Dan or Chas.
New Church at Boswall Parkway:
With the building of a housing area west of Granton Road it became evident that the Church at the foot of Granton Road was inadequate to meet the needs of a very rapidly growing community at Pilton. After very careful consideration and much discussion the Kirk Session called the attention of the Presbytery for the need of more commodious buildings at Granton. After further consideration it was unanimously agreed to transfer some of the activities to what had now become the centre of the parish, mainly the Pilton area, retaining the old buildings still for religious use.
The Home Committee had acquired a fine central site for the new Church and building operations on a big scale got under way.
On Monday 22nd October 1934 the foundation stone was laid by the Duke of York (later King George VI). Under the foundation stone there is a cavity holding a casket containing ‘The Scotsman’, ‘Life and Work’, extension scheme documents, architect’s description of the Church Buildings, a list of contractors, the name of surveyor and Clerk of Works, note of the cost of building and a copy of the programme used at the ceremony when the foundation stone was placed in position.
The Church is built of stone, the rubble facework from Craigmillar Quarry, and the hewn stone to match it from Doddington Quarry, Northumberland. Port Orford cedar palin plates divide the ceiling of the Church into long panels, the panels themselves being of ash. The aisle and chancel flooring of the Church are in birch. The east wall is plain panelled in oak with solid oak seats. The pulpit, choir stalls, lectern, baptismal font and all external doors are of oak.
As stated earlier, on Monday 22nd October 1934, H.R.H. The Duke of York laid the foundation stone of the new buildings to be built under the National Church Extension Scheme. The first part of the buildings, designed by Mr. John Matthew, F.R.I.B.A., was opened and dedicated on 3rd July 1935 by the Very Rev. Charles L. Warr, D.D.
By 26th February 1936, the beautiful Church, enriched by several generous gifts, was completed, and on that day was dedicated to the glory of God by the Moderator of the General Assembly, the Rt. Rev. Marshall B.Lang D.D.
