# St Machar's Cathedral — Church of Scotland church in Aberdeen

> Canonical: https://churchnearme.org.uk/churches/st-machars-cathedral-aberdeen · Verified: 18 July 2026

St Machar's Cathedral is a Church of Scotland church at The Chanonry, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen in Aberdeen, Scotland. Sunday services include Morning Service at 11:00 and Evening Service at 18:00 — times verified 18 July 2026, but confirm with the parish before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.

- Denomination: Church of Scotland (protestant)
- Address: The Chanonry, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 1RQ
- Website: http://www.stmachar.com/

## Service times

| Day | Time | Service |
|-----|------|---------|
| Sunday | 11:00 | Morning Service |
| Sunday | 18:00 | Evening Service |

Service times verified 18 July 2026 — confirm with the parish before travelling.

## About

St Machar's Cathedral in Old Aberdeen stands where St Machar, a companion of St Columba, is said to have founded a church beside the River Don around 580. The present fortified building, with its twin sandstone spires, dates largely from the early 15th century and contains a unique heraldic ceiling of 1520 bearing the arms of Scottish kings, nobles and bishops. No longer a cathedral in the presbyterian Church of Scotland, it keeps its ancient title and remains a living place of worship, drawing a congregation from many nations and traditions.

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