Saint Andrews Scottish Memorial Church and Guest House

This charming guest house is run under the direction of the Church of Scotland, A Christian denomination reflective of a Reformed Presbyterian Protestant tradition. The facility guest house is ideally centred steps away from the artists colony of Yemin Moshe and just north of the German Colony, known as Emek Refaim. Contained within the guest houses is a Church that was built in 1927 and designed by Clifford Holiday. The large, Crusader-style windows found in the sanctuary include panes of blue glass from Hebron. Other details in the guest house include extensive use of beautiful Armenian tiles, which can be found at the entrance in the Church and on the Veranda.

The guest house was upgraded in 2006 and 2007 and now includes en suite bathrooms and air conditioning in the public areas as well as new windows and doors. The guest houses offers a peaceful atmosphere where guests can enjoy full use of the beautiful Church, quaint lobby area, glassed in coffee shop, library, a unique gift shop as well as the outdoor terrace. The traditional Scottish hospitality includes clean, yet simple rooms, suitable for groups or independent travellers. There is one two bedroom apartment available on the premises.

Background

St. Andrews construction of the Church was envisioned around 1918 after the capture of Jerusalem, when the idea of a Scottish War Memorial that would commemorate the many Scottish soldiers who fell during service in Palestine during the early part of the 20th century was borne. Funds were raised and the hospice eventually opened in 1930 and was considered extremely up scale at the time. The church of Scotland, through its local congregation, is very conscious of both the need to minister to pilgrims from overseas and to engage locally with the people of this region. Accordingly, through various partnerships, the Church is focusing on developing a greater educational emphasis and organizing alternative pilgrimages that will visitors to meet locals, including local Christians in order to deepen their understanding of the contemporary issues facing the Holy Land.

Location

Located on a small hill overlooking the Valley of Hinnom, guests enjoy stunning panoramic views of the wall of the Old City from the outdoor veranda.

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