St Giles' Cathedral
St Giles’ Cathedral, founded in 1124 by King David I, has been a working church for almost 900 years. A backdrop to Scotland’s turbulent religious history, it has seen the seeds of civil war sown and been John Knox’s parish church during the Reformation.
Visitor information — St Giles Cathedral
St Giles’ Cathedral, High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE. Find us. Mon - Fri : 10am - 6pm. Sat : 9am - 5pm. Sun : 1pm - 5pm
History — St Giles Cathedral
The history of St Giles’ Cathedral, has spanned 900 years, from early beginnings as a Romanesque church in 1124 to its current standing as a modern Presbyterian church. It has seen the seeds of civil war sown and been the centre of the …
WHAT'S ON — St Giles Cathedral
Enjoy an exceptional musical evening in the lead-up to Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons along with Chopin's ever-popular First Piano Concerto, in the spectacular candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh.
St Giles' At 900 — St Giles Cathedral
This year, 2024, is the 900th anniversary of St Giles’ Cathedral. For nine centuries the there has been Christian worship on this historic site on the High Street of Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland.
Services - St Giles Cathedral
We welcome people of all faiths and none to enjoy the peace of the building and participate in our services. We are open for worship and hold two services on Sunday mornings: Holy Communion at 9.30am and Morning Worship at 11am. The Cathedral Choir sings at …
The Thistle Chapel - St Giles Cathedral
The Order of the Thistle has roots in the Middle Ages, but the present-day order was largely created in 1687 by King James VII of Scotland (King James II of England). The nave of Holyrood Abbey was adapted as its chapel, but in 1688 the Abbey was ransacked by the Edinburgh mob, furious at King James’ Roman Catholic allegiance.
The Organ — St Giles Cathedral
St Giles’ Cathedral, High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE. Find us. Mon - Fri : 10am - 6pm. Sat : 9am - 5pm. Sun : 1pm - 5pm
Christmas Services — St Giles Cathedral
St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. Christmas Services 2024. Sunday 22nd December. 6pm Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas. Tuesday 24th December. Christmas Eve. 5.15pm Family Carols. 11.30pm Watchnight Service. The Rev Dr George Whyte. Handel For unto us a child is born. Christmas Day. 09.30am Morning Service. Holy Communion. The Rev Dr ...
Meet the Minsters - St Giles Cathedral
St Giles’ Cathedral, High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE. Find us. Mon - Fri : 10am - 6pm. Sat : 9am - 5pm. Sun : 1pm - 5pm