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Founded by Willielma, Viscountess Glenorchy (1741-1786), Lady Glenorchy's Chapel opened on 8 May 1774. The purpose was to permit evangelical ministers of all denominations the opportunity to preach. The church would be in communion with the Established Church, but self-governing; this proved difficult to implement. Before Lady Glenorchy's death the chapel was conveyed to trustees, and a set of Rules established. There was no parish area or territorial responsibility. The constitution was revised in 1837, the trustees' powers were extended by a private act of Parliament (Act to explain and extend the powers of the Trustees of Lady Glenorchy's Chapel 1837: 1 & 2 Vict., c.22), and the church became quoad sacra. In 1845 the chapel was acquired from the trustees for the construction of Waverley railway station, and the building was demolished. After lengthy litigation about compensation, the trustees purchased Roxburgh Place Chapel in 1856, and a parish quoad sacra was created in 1862. After the Union of the United Free Church and the Church of Scotland in 1929, Lady Glenorchy's was known as Lady Glenorchy's South, but the suffix was dropped in 1957. Lady Glenorchy's united in 1959 with Trinity College and Moray Knox to become known as Holy Trinity. The church was in the Presbytery of Edinburgh. |