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Edinburgh Churches and Edinburgh Cathedrals
(Edinburgh, Scotland, UK)



Edinburgh has an enormous number of beautiful churches and cathedrals in and around central Edinburgh and most of Edinburgh's churches are in exceptional condition. Many of the churches in Edinburgh often hold regular services and Edinburgh's churches welcome all religions.

Here is a selection of Edinburgh churches and cathedrals which are well worth visiting during your stay in the historic city of Edinburgh.




Edinburgh Churches: St. Giles' Cathedral - Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 225 4363
Edinburgh's St. Giles' Cathedral is one of the most important churches in the Edinburgh area and there has been a church on this site in Edinburgh for almost 900 years. This impressive Edinburgh church, situated in the Old Town area of Edinburgh, was destroyed in the late 14th century and was rebuilt shortly afterwards. Declared a Presbyterian cathedral by Charles I in 1633, many parts of St. Giles' Cathedral have been rebuilt, remodelled and restored over the years, adding true historic character to this grand Edinburgh cathedral. Attractions at Edinburgh's St. Giles' Cathedral include splendid architecture, a stylish pipe organ with a glass panel at the back, hand-carved wooden stalls, the stunning Chapel of the Knights of the Thistle and regular church services.
Church open: April to September, Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 19:00, Saturday - 13:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00, October to March, Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00
Church admission: free

Edinburgh Churches: Magdalen Chapel - 41 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JR, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 220 1450
Edinburgh's Magdalen Chapel dates back to the 16th century and is renown in the Edinburgh area for its superb, ancient stained-glass windows. Built by Maichale MacQueen, this Edinburgh church has recently been renovated and can be found in the Old Town area of Edinburgh.
Church open: Monday to Friday - 09:30 to 16:30
Church admission: free

Edinburgh Churches: Greyfriars Kirk - Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2QQ, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 226 5429
Greyfriars Kirk, formerly the site of an ancient Franciscan friary, dates back to 1620. Severely damaged by fire in 1845, Edinburgh's Greyfriars Kirk Church features a small visitor's centre with information on the church's 400-year history, which includes a display about Edinburgh's National Covenant. People also visit Edinburgh's Greyfriars Kirk to view the original portrait of Greyfriars Bobby, a dog owned by John Gray who, after his master's death, sat watch on the grave of John Gray for around 14 years.
Church open: April to October, Monday to Friday - 10:30 to 16:30, Saturday - 10:30 to 14:30, November to March, Thursday - 13:30 to 15:30
Church admission: free

Edinburgh Churches: Church of St. John the Evangelist - Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4BJ, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 229 7565
Situated in Edinburgh's city centre, the historic Church of St. John the Evangelist was built almost 200 years ago. This grand Edinburgh church is one of the few buildings on Princes Street that blocks that view of Edinburgh castle and after it was built, an Act of Parliament was passed, preventing further development in this area of Edinburgh. The Church of St. John the Evangelist stands on the corner of Lothian Road and attractions include large neo-Gothic stained glass windows, sculptures, tapestries, paintings, a library, a coffee shop, a bookstore and regular concerts by the church's resident choir.
Church admission: free

Edinburgh Churches: Mansfield Place Church - East London Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4BL, Scotland, UK
Mansfield Place Church, in the New Town area of Edinburgh, is one of the most unusual churches in Edinburgh. Built in 1872 by Robert Rowand Anderson, in the past this Edinburgh church has been used as a nightclub and is now owned by the Mansfield Traquair Trust, a conservation group, who have actively restored the church for a number of years. Mansfield Place Church is now regularly used as a popular venue for exhibitions, concerts and theatrical events in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Churches: St. Mark's Unitarian Church - St. Mark's Church, 7 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH9 2BL, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 668 2019
Built in 1835, Edinburgh's St. Mark's Unitarian Church is situated on the south side of Edinburgh. This important Victorian Edinburgh church holds regular classical music concerts and recitals throughout the year, particularly during the Edinburgh International Festival.

Edinburgh Churches: St. Mary's Cathedral - Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5AW, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 225 6293
Designed by George Gilbert Scott, St. Mary's Cathedral is located in the heart of Edinburgh city centre and is one of the most outstanding churches in the Edinburgh area. Attractions at Edinburgh's St. Mary's Cathedral include impressive neo-Gothic architecture, stunning stained-glass windows, murals and an outstanding art collection. Close to Prince Street, St. Mary's Cathedral has three tall spires that tower above the skyline.
Church admission: free

Edinburgh Churches: St. Cuthbert's Church - Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2EP, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 229 1142
St. Cuthbert's Church, in the Old Town area of Edinburgh, was built on the remains of six previous historic churches. This important Edinburgh church has many attractions, including a stunning marble pulpit, colourful stained-glass windows, war memorials and an Italian Renaissance-style interior.
Church open: Monday to Friday - 10:30 to 15:30
Church admission: free

Edinburgh Churches: Rosslyn Chapel - Rosslyn Chapel Trust, Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Edinburgh, EH25 9PU, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 440 2159
The beautiful Rosslyn Chapel is located on the outskirts of Edinburgh, on the south side of the city, and is one of the oldest churches in the Edinburgh area. This medieval Edinburgh church was built in the mid-15th century and attractions include highly detailed stone carvings, exhibitions, a church shop and there is also a café at Edinburgh's Rosslyn Chapel.
Church open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 16:45
Church admission: free

Edinburgh Churches: Canongate Kirk Church - Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8BN, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 226 5138
Edinburgh's Canongate Kirk Church is situated in the Old Town area of Edinburgh and is one of the most attractive churches in Edinburgh city. This important Edinburgh church services as the place of worship for the Royal family when they staying in the Edinburgh area and is full of history. Built in 1688, attractions at Edinburgh's Canongate Kirk Church including stunning architecture, classical music concerts and choir performances.
Church admission: free

Edinburgh Churches: Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Sanskritik Kendra - St. Andrew Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 7EG, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 667 6064
The Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Sanskritik Kendra was previously St. Andrew's Church and this temple is now one Edinburgh's most impressive community centres. This temple is home to a number of lively festivals throughout the year and is situated in the Leith area of Edinburgh.
Church admission: free

 
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