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- 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
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
- 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 Scottish Reformation as John Knox’s Parish church
- 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 both the 9 30 and 11am services
- 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
- WHATS ON - St Giles Cathedral
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 Origins of St Giles’ - St Giles Cathedral
St Giles’ was founded in about 1124, either by King Alexander I, who died that year, or by his brother King David I, who succeeded him They were the sons of the energetic King Malcolm Canmore and his devout wife, St Margaret
- St Giles at Six — St Giles Cathedral
St Giles' at Six Sunday, 23 October 2022 18:0019:00 Google CalendarICS Joyce Byrne (mezzo-soprano) Ingrid Sawers (piano) MahlerKintertotenlieder HandelLord to Thee Each Night and Day from Theodora and Irish pieces by Larchetand Molloy Entry is free, with an optional donation
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