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Quick Facts
ANNOUNCED
7 April 2024
ANNOUNCED BY
President Russell M. Nelson
GROUNDBREAKING
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GROUNDBREAKING PRESIDED BY
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DEDICATED
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DEDICATED BY
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Additional Facts
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Description
At the time of the announcement, the United Kingdom was home to around 185,000 Latter-day Saints in more than 300 congregations.
History
The historic city of Edinburgh has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th century.
Announcement
On April 7, 2024, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to construct the Edinburgh Scotland Temple at the 194th Annual General Conference. The temple was announced in conjunction with 14 other temples.
ANNOUNCED ORDER
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| Date | 2024 04 07 |
| By | Russell M. Nelson |
| Role | President |
| Via | General Conference |
⮜Preceded by Rosario Argentina
Followed by Brisbane Australia South⮞
Announced 2024 04 07
Dedicated
Dedication Order
It will be the first temple built in Scotland and the fourth in the United Kingdom, comprised of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Other temples in the United Kingdom included the London England Temple (1958), the Preston England Temple (1998), and the Birmingham England Temple (announced).
Region
TEMPLES IN EUROPE by country
| Austria | 1 | Vienna |
| Belgium | 1 | Brussels |
| Denmark | 1 | Copenhagen |
| Finland | 1 | Helsinki |
| France | 1 | Paris |
| Germany | 3 | Frankfurt · Freiberg · Hamburg |
| Italy | 1 | Rome |
| Netherlands | 1 | The Hague |
| Norway | 1 | Oslo |
| Portugal | 1 | Lisbon |
| Russia | 1 | Russia |
| Spain | 2 | Barcelona · Madrid |
| Switzerland | 1 | Kyiv |
| United Kingdom | 4 | Birmingham · Edinburgh · London · Preston |