St Giles' Cathedral is the historic City Church of Edinburgh with its famed crown spire on the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, it is Presbyterianism's Mother Church and contains the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle (Scotland's chivalric company of knights headed by the Queen).
Origin of St Giles'
There is record of a parish church in Edinburgh by the year 854, served by a vicar from a monastic house, probably in England. It is possible that the first church, a modest affair, was in use for several centuries before it was formally dedicated by the bishop of St Andrews on 6 October 1243. The parish church of Edinburgh was subsequently reconsecrated and named in honour of the patron saint of the town, St Giles, whose feast day is celebrated on 1 September.
Forthcoming Service Details and Events Saturday 10 February 2007 at 12.15pm Lunchtime Concert The Red Robe Choir, San Diego, California
Admission Free
SUNDAY SERVICES - 11 February 2007 8am Morning Service Holy Communion in the Holy Cross Aisle The Minister
10am Morning Service Choir, Sermon, Holy Communion The Rev Dr David Lyall Ives Missa Brevis
11.30am Morning Service Choir, Sermon The Rev Dr Hilary Smith Purcell O sing unto the Lord
6.00pm St Giles’ at Six Programme of Music (For details, see below)
8.00pm Evening Service The Rev William Young
Sunday 11 February 2007 at 6.00pm St Giles’ at Six Rebecca Ramsey – Soprano Stuart Hope – Piano
Arias, Songs and Lieder by Mozart, Schubert, Grieg, Ireland and Handel.
Admission Free Retiring Collection
Opening Times St Giles’ is open to visitors all year except 25th-26th December and 1st-2nd January. Our opening hours are:
Summer (May-September) Monday - Friday 09.00-19.00 Saturday 09.00-17.00 Sunday 13.00-17.00 and for services
General Information Admission to the Cathedral is free. Visitors are invited to make a donation of £2.00 per person.
Volunteer guides are on duty each day to welcome visitors, answer questions and conduct guided tours on request. There are information desks situated at the main West entrance and at the Thistle Chapel.
Cathedral Shop The Cathedral shop stocks a variety of attractive souvenirs, gifts, books and CDs, including a specialist range relating to the Cathedral itself.
Directions: We are a short walk from Waverley railway station and bus numbers 35, 23, 27, 28, 41 and 42 all pass close-by.
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