St Giles’ Cathedral, founded in 1124 by King David I, has been a working church for over 900 years. A backdrop to Scotland’s turbulent religious history, it has seen the seeds of civil war sown and been …

Dauíd mac Maíl Choluim (King David I) founded St Giles’ in 1124, during which time the bond between Rome and the Scottish church was becoming closer. St Giles’ was built on the very eastern edge of …

This tour will lead you through the building, revealing secrets and stories about St Giles’ as well as explaining our rich history and architectural features.

St Giles’ is a Church of Scotland congregation and worships according to the Presbyterian tradition. We welcome people of all faiths and none to enjoy the peace of the building and participate in our services.

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.

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The closest train stations is Edinburgh Waverly on Princes Street. Similarly to the bus, it is a 5-minute walk uphill to St Giles’. There is a bicycle locking area outside the High Court, just across from the …

Mon - Fri :10am - 6pm Sat :9am - 5pm Sun :1pm - 5pm St Giles’ Cathedral is a registered Scottish charity, No. SC003565 Visit Donate Worship

Our volunteer guides are the heart of St Giles’ and are on hand to answer your questions about our beautiful building’s architecture and history. We have recently done a volunteer workshop with the …

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 …