Greenbank Parish Church Comiston location, Morningside building address, Photos, Lee Boyd Architects design images

Greenbank Church Edinburgh Architecture

Religious building, Comiston, Edinburgh design by Lee Boyd Architects, Lothian, southeast Scotland, United Kingdom

post updated 24 April 2025

Date built: 2000-01

Design: Lee Boyd Architects

Location: Comiston Road, Comiston / Morningside, Edinburgh

images provided by Lee Boyd

Greenbank Parish Church in Comiston

Proposed multi-purpose hall and entrance area for Greenbank Parish Church won by Lee Boyd following two-stage limited competition. The brief included a nursery with garden/play space.

photos © Adrian Welch

Greenbank Parish Church images provided by Lee Boyd

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Greenbank Parish Church
images © Adrian Welch

Greenbank Parish Church – Scottish Design Awards 2003: Public/Leisure Space

Civic Trust Awards Commendation 2004 – Greenbank Parish Church: praised for “bringing a notable social, cultural or economic benefit to their communities”.

Greenbank Parish Church is a welcoming Church of Scotland parish church serving the Greenbank, Morningside and Comiston area of south Edinburgh. It’s known for its active congregation, wide range of community activities, and inclusive worship life.
Greenbank Parish Church – Edinburgh
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Location & Contact

Address: Braidburn Terrace, Edinburgh EH10 6ES, United Kingdom
It sits at the corner of Braidburn Terrace and Comiston Road, in the leafy Greenbank/Morningside district south of the city centre.

Local church office phone: 0131 447 9969 (answerphone available)
Hours: Church office open most mornings; access to the building generally possible outside those times.

About the Church

Denomination: Church of Scotland (Presbyterian)

Founded: The congregation began in 1900 as a United Presbyterian Church and became a Church of Scotland parish following denominational union in 1929.

Building: The current church was completed in 1927 and features notable stained glass windows by Scottish artists including William Wilson.

The church serves a substantial parish with hundreds of members and is active in worship, pastoral care, outreach, and community life.

Worship & Services

Main Sunday Worship: ~10:30 am each Sunday, blending traditional and contemporary styles (check with the organisers for current times, correct the time of publication, 13 Dec 2025).

Communion: Celebrated quarterly, with extra services and special dementia‑friendly afternoon communions.

Online & Livestream: Services are available to watch via livestream links on the church’s website.

Everyone is welcomed regardless of church background.

Community & Activities

Greenbank Parish Church is not just for Sunday worship — it’s a community hub offering:

Groups and activities for all ages (youth groups, toddlers, social clubs)

Greenbank Pre‑School on site

Friendship and activity clubs (e.g., Friendship Club)

Halls used for community events, clubs, yoga, dance, scouts, choir and more.

Pastoral care for members and local residents.

The congregation is also involved in eco and fair‑trade initiatives and has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability.

History Highlights

The congregation began with just eleven people and has grown into a large, active parish.

The current sanctuary and buildings have evolved over time, with significant additions like the Centenary Hall in 2001 to support broad community use.

Over its history, Greenbank has focused on outreach, worship life, pastoral care and community engagement.

Location: southeast Scotland, United Kingdom