Church Centre

The Church Centre which replaced a well used and loved 'Portacabin' unit was opened in September 2006 by the Very Reverend Dr Allan MacDonald, then Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.  He was assisted in this task by Miss Anna Nimmo, Mrs Leitch and Miss Ghillies representing the congregation as the youngest and oldest members of our Church family.

The Centre was designed by LDN and was constructed by Peter Moran and Co.  Work began on the centre in mid Setember 2005 when the unit was demolished having retired in glory after some 30 years service as a temporary structure.  In July 2005 the church halls had been used to provide a 'comfort stop' for many of the supporters of Make Poverty History.  Coaches lined both sides of Marchmont Road and Grange Road and many of their passengers found their way to Marchmont St Giles' for a restorative Bacon Roll and cuppa and other needs prior to the march, which saw 250,000 people, from all over the UK, urge the world leaders assembled in Scotland for the G8 meeting to do all in their power to reduce or eradicate world poverty.

Construction continued through the snows of winter and the days of spring and summer, a feat achieved within the programme schedule and importantly within the budget.  The accomodation provided by this project, which was paid for by the congregation and various fund raising activities over the preceding years, has enabled the church to become a focal point in the community, playing host to a wide range of groups and activities,

A brochure (pdf) will shortly be available showing the various rooms and giving details of size and capacities under various uses.  In the meantime if you would like to make use of our facilities please contact the church office on 0131 447 4359 or email office@marchmontstgiles.org.uk