Dr Robert Wallace was appointed minister of Old Greyfriars in 1868.
Dr Reverend Robert Wallace 1868
Old Greyfriars organ 1865
Dr Robert Lee had a harmonium installed in Old Greyfriars in 1860. A pedal organ was installed in 1865.
James Tytler 1862
The Tytler stone was set up in Greyfriars kirkyard in 1862. The stone commemorates James Tytler an expert on heraldry who advised the Lord Lyon on heraldic matters.
George Buchanan window
A stained glass window to the memory of George Buchanan the historian who is buried in the kirkyard was also installed in 1857. Nine stained glass windows were installed in Old Greyfriars after the roof and the interior had been repaired.
Dr Lee’s window 1856
A stained glass window was installed on the gable end of Old Greyfriars in 1856 and dedicated to the minister Dr Lee.
Irvine Memorial 1853
The Irvine Memorial was set up in Greyfriars kirkyard in 1853.
Roof repair
Although the roof was repaired the gable end of Old Greyfriars was not restored to its original design.
Church roof
Although the firemen managed to save New Greyfriars, the roof of Old Greyfriars was destroyed by the fire.
87th Regiment
A strong wind was blowing and the fire spread quickly. Four fire engines arrived at the scene to deal with the outbreak while a detachment of the 87th Regiment was sent from the barracks at Edinburgh Castle to handle the crowds.
Fire 1845
Old Greyfriars was destroyed when a fire broke out in 1845. The caretaker had gone for his breakfast. The flue overheated setting fire to the building.
