LEITH-ST-JOHN'S, a quoad sacra parish (for a time),
in the parish of South Leith, county of Edinburgh,
I5 mile (N. by E.) from Edmburgh; containing
3428 inhabitants. This parish was separated for ecclesiastical
purposes under act of the General Assembly in
1834; it was about three-quarters of a mile in length,
and one-quarter of a mile in breadth, and entirely occupied
by buildings of the town. The stipend of the
minister was £250, of which £200 were secured by
bond of the managers, on the part of the congregation,
who were the patrons, and the remainder was variable
according to the state of the funds. The church, erected
by subscription in 1773, is a neat structure containing
1000 sittings. There is a place of worship for a congregation
denominated Separatists. A school is supported;
and there are numerous Sabbath schools, in which about
,500 children receive instruction.