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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.
We want to make sure everyone is able to visit St Giles’ and enjoy the building’s atmosphere and history. Please visit our Access page for more information.
St Giles’ plays host to a variety of events, from music concerts to lecture series and art exhibitions. We also host a number of civic and national services, such as the Kirking of the Parliament at the beginning of each new Scottish Parliamentary term. See the events calendar below for upcoming events at St Giles’.
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 Scottish Reformation as John Knox’s Parish church.
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 both the 9.30 and 11am services.
Being at the heart of Edinburgh, St Giles’ is easily accessible by bus. Stops on George IV bridge are the closest, but North Bridge and South Bridge stops are a 3-minute walk away. Stops on Princes Street are slightly further and would require walking up hill. To plan your route, visit.
The present St Giles’ organ was built in 1992 by the Austrian firm of Rieger Orgelbau, in consultation with Herrick Bunney and Peter Hurford. The instrument, with its distinctive case of Austrian oak designed by Douglas Laird, stands in the South Transept.
St Giles’ Cathedral, High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE. Find us. Mon - Fri : 10am - 6pm. Sat : 9am - 5pm. Sun : 1pm - 5pm
Friday, 22 November 2024. London Concertante presents a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the and overtures, performing works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart. Enjoy some of the best from. from the epic opera Turandot, as its powerful notes sweep over you.
Evening Concert Series: Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight in St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. Friday, 13 December 2024. 19:15 20:15. Experience an enchanting evening at our Candlelight Concert performed by virtuoso pianist, Daniel Grimwood, where the flickering glow of candles sets the stage for a captivating musical journey.
