St John's Church

Tall church at the corner of Princes Street and Lothian Road. Completed between 1816 and 1818, the church functions both as a place of worship in the heart of the city centre and community venue, particularly for festivals and events concerned with peace and justice. Although in a heavily trafficked area, the church's location adjacent to St. Cuthberts church and nearby West Princes Street Garden mean it has relatively green and pleasant surroundings.

Anglican St John's offers services throughout the week, and its buildings and grounds encompass shops, the Cornerstone Cafe and regular arts and crafts exhibitions.

In June 2009, the church becomes the Paradise Movie Hall for a 3-day Bengali film festival curated by Mark Cousins for the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

A multi-event venue during the year and the Fringe. St. Johns is open daily from 8am to 4pm.