Who’s Who


The Revd. Nicki McNelly was installed as our Rector on 6th July 2017 by the Rt Revd Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh.

Nicki studied for ministry at Cranmer Hall, St.John’s College, Durham and was ordained in 2009. Following her curacy at St.Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh Nicki was appointed Provost at St.John’s Cathedral, Oban where she remained until returning to Edinburgh to take up her post as our rector.Nicki is married to Iain, whom she followed to many places, for many years, as an army wife. This time gives her a long and varied CV with fantastic life experiences. They have two grown up daughters and one grandaughter. See more about Nicki in her First Sermon at St.Cuthberts

Non Stipendiary Minister (NSM)
The Revd. Dr. Margaret McCrindle
Margaret was ordained to the priesthood in 2015 while based at a church in Lochgelly. In April 2019 she moved  to Colinton for personal reasons.  By the end of August, that year, she officially became attached to St.Cuthbert’s and is delighted to be able to serve as an NSM.

Safeguarding: Christine Nimmo is our PVG co-ordinator

Treasurer: Martin Fairley

Members of the Vestry

Julia Roberts
Vestry Secretary
Judith Mackintosh
Rector’s Warden
George Bungay
People’s Warden
Jean Wood
Hilary Pritchard
Andrew Daye
Kay Dalley
Frances Davies
Susan Leishman