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St Catharine's Convent, Edinburgh

1860 establishments in Scotland19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in the United KingdomBuildings and structures completed in 1892Category B listed buildings in EdinburghGothic Revival church buildings in Scotland
Religious buildings and structures in EdinburghReligious organizations established in 1860Roman Catholic churches completed in 1889Sisters of Mercy
St. Catharine's Convent, Lauriston Gardens geograph.org.uk 1749658
St. Catharine's Convent, Lauriston Gardens geograph.org.uk 1749658

St Catharine's Convent or St Catharine’s Mercy Centre is a Catholic convent of the Sisters of Mercy and a centre for the homeless in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built in 1860 and originally designed by David Cousin, with additions made in 1887 and 1892. It is located on the corner of Lauriston Gardens and Lauriston Place in the Lauriston area of Edinburgh. In 1992, it became a Mercy Centre with the mission of helping the local homeless. In 1989, it was designated a category B listed building.

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St Catharine's Convent, Edinburgh
Lauriston Gardens, City of Edinburgh Tollcross

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St. Catherine's Convent

Lauriston Gardens 4
EH3 9DG City of Edinburgh, Tollcross
Scotland, United Kingdom
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Lauriston
Lauriston

Lauriston is an area of central Edinburgh, Scotland, and home to a number of significant historic buildings. It lies south of Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket, and north of The Meadows public park. Lauriston is the former location of the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, which moved to the area in 1879 in search of fresher air at the edge of the city. Rather than build entirely new facilities, the Infirmary incorporated George Watson's Hospital into the new David Bryce-designed complex. The Infirmary operated as a voluntary hospital and teaching hospital for the University of Edinburgh Medical School until 2003, when operations were moved and the buildings sold to a private developer. The complex underwent major renovations to a design by architects Foster and Partners, resulting in the £750 million mixed-use development branded as the Quartermile. As of 2021, the University of Edinburgh is investing £120 million to convert the remaining main Infirmary buildings to house the Edinburgh Futures Institute, an interdisciplinary academic hub.Lauriston is also home to the Edinburgh College of Art in its campus based on Lauriston Place. In 2017 it acquired the former headquarters of the Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service including the Museum of Fire.George Heriot's School, an independent primary and secondary school is located in Lauriston Place opposite the Old Royal Infirmary. Founded by royal goldsmith George Heriot, the school's main building from the mid-to-late 17th century is one of the finest remaining Scottish examples of late Renaissance architecture. Buildings in Lauriston