St Giles' Cathedral
High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1RE
Next service Sunday 19 July · 10:00 — Morning Service
Quick answer
St Giles' Cathedral is a Church of Scotland church at High Street, Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland. Sunday services include Morning Service at 10:00 and Sung Eucharist at 11:30 — times verified 1 July 2026, but confirm with the parish before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.
At a Glance
Verified 1 July 2026
- Denomination
- Church of Scotland (protestant)
- Location
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Postcode
- EH1 1RE
- Main service
- Sunday 10:00 — Morning Service
- Accessibility
- Step-free access
Service & Mass Times
Service times verified 1 July 2026 — confirm with the parish before travelling.
Morning Service
Sung Eucharist
Service of Compline
Midday Service
About St Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' has been a place of Christian worship for almost 900 years. Closely associated with John Knox and the Scottish Reformation, it remains a parish church of the Church of Scotland.
Notable facts about St Giles' Cathedral
- As a cathedral, St Giles' Cathedral is the seat of a bishop and the mother church of its diocese — the principal church of the wider region, and traditionally a centre of choral music, civic services and pilgrimage.
- The Church of Scotland, known affectionately as "the Kirk", is the national church of Scotland and is Presbyterian in its governance by elders rather than bishops.
- With 4 regular services listed across 2 days of the week, St Giles' Cathedral offers a fuller rhythm of worship than many local churches.
- St Giles' Cathedral has made a point of being welcoming to all, with accessibility features including step-free access.
What to Expect at a Church of Scotland Church
Church of Scotland (Presbyterian) worship is dignified and Bible-centred, typically including psalms and hymns, prayers, Scripture readings and a sermon, with Communion celebrated several times a year. Services are usually held on Sunday mornings and everyone is welcome.
Facilities & Accessibility
Accessibility
- Step-free access
- Choir
- Café
- Shop
- Visitor centre
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St Giles' Cathedral?
St Giles' Cathedral is located at High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE, Scotland. You can open directions to it using the map link on this page.
What denomination is St Giles' Cathedral?
St Giles' Cathedral is a Church of Scotland church. You can read more about the Church of Scotland tradition, its beliefs and how it worships on our denomination guide.
What time are services at St Giles' Cathedral?
St Giles' Cathedral holds regular services on Sunday, Weekdays; see the full list of service times on this page. Times can change for holidays and special occasions, so it is worth checking with the church before visiting.
How do I contact St Giles' Cathedral?
You can contact St Giles' Cathedral by phone, by email or through its website using the details in the contact panel on this page.
Can anyone attend St Giles' Cathedral?
Yes. Like almost all Christian churches in Scotland, St Giles' Cathedral welcomes visitors and newcomers to its public services, whatever your background or experience of church.
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