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
St Giles Cathedral plays host to the inaugural Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series. This exciting and prestigious new programme of concerts will feature an exceptional selection of chamber music throughout 2024, covering classical and romantic masterpieces from Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Haydn and more
Services - St Giles Cathedral
St Giles’ 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.
Contact — 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 ...
Worship Online - St Giles Cathedral
St Giles’ Cathedral, High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE. Find us. Mon - Fri : 10am - 6pm. Sat : 9am - 5pm. Sun : 1pm - 5pm
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St Giles’ Cathedral, High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE. Find us. Mon - Fri : 10am - 6pm. Sat : 9am - 5pm. Sun : 1pm - 5pm
John Knox - St Giles Cathedral
John Knox was born in Haddington, near Edinburgh, in about 1514 or 1515. He was orphaned at an early age, but his relatives sent him to St Andrews University and when he graduated he became a priest, working as a notary apostolic (ecclesiastical …