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St. Giles' Cathedral - Side chapel

St. Giles' Cathedral

4.4(76 reviews)
1.3 mi•Old Town, Royal Mile, Newington

Another must-visit location in Old Town Edinburgh - we stopped by after visiting the Castle and had…read morea magical experience. While walking along the aisles and pews and enjoying the stained glass windows, exceptional masonry, gothic architecture and the magnificent vaulted Scottish blue ceiling, the most haunting melodies floated towards us from the far end of the cathedral. It was a choir of young ladies, singing the most beautiful songs. We stayed rooted to where we were, then started making our way towards them. The singing went on for several minutes, and we quietly listened, adding another special memory to our family's trip to Scotland.

St. Giles' Cathedral, also known as Edinburgh's High Kirk or Church, is one of the most remarkable…read morelandmarks in the Royal Mile, a jaw-dropping Gothic temple of great historical importance and, of course, a must-visit if you're in town. You can't really miss St. Giles Cathedral when you are walking on Royal mike, its looming presence in the Old Town of Edinburgh means its visible from all over the city. St Giles' Cathedral is the largest of Edinburgh's Old Town churches, and sits right on the Royal Mile at the heart of the medieval city. One of Scotland's most important medieval buildings the current structure was begun in the 14th century and has been a centre of Scottish historical events ever since. St. Giles' cathedral was always a hub for urban life, both as a place of worship in Edinburgh and as a cultural symbol for Scotland. The church also has a large stained glass window commemorating Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet, above the main entrance on the west side of the building The Cathedral is free to enter with donations welcome

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St. Giles' Cathedral - Main chapel

Main chapel

St. Giles' Cathedral - Unicorn national animal of Scotland

Unicorn national animal of Scotland

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Greyfriars Tolbooth & Highland Kirk - courtesy of www.greyfriarskirk.com/

Greyfriars Tolbooth & Highland Kirk

4.7(6 reviews)
1.2 mi•Old Town

I wandered in here recently after buying my lunch from a cafe nearby, after deciding I wasn't in…read morethe mood to swelter indoors. When the sun shines in Edinburgh, advantage needs to be take in outdoor form. So, passing the Greyfriars Bobby statue, I realised I'd never actually even been in the graveyard that is crucially connected to the wee dog's story, shameful, considering the amount of times I've passed the area in my life. There is a small shop at the entrance that leads to the Kirk, called The Creepy Wee Shop In The Graveyard, which stocks some interesting looking items, mostly souvenirs of a ghostly nature. Coming here when the sun was shining was ideal, because the gardens around the church and the gravestones looked lovely, and it all felt nice and peaceful for my lunch time musing. I thnk graveyards can definitely be beautiful, despite their sad connotations, and the historical value, scenery, and story behind the Kirk and the graveyard make this an attractive place to sit down in, or walk round.

This beautiful Kirk is located in one of Edinburgh's most haunted graveyards. Come here during the…read moreday and you will find a well preserved graveyard, last laying spot to many a famous people of old Edinburgh (including Booby the dog's master). If you go around the back towards the memorial of Flodden's wall you will get a peak of the fancy Herriot's School ( at least the back of it). At night this place is scary. If you have a vivid imagination ( I do) and want to get spooked then this is the place for you. Somehow the sounds of the City die away once you enter the graveyard and there's a really creepy view of the Castle. Take note of the family graves literally stuck on to the small houses along one side of the graveyard as you walk in. Be careful of teenagers on a Saturday night, too young to get into the local pubs, creeping about waiting to spook you. As far as the Kirk goes, it is only open to the public on Thursdays between 1.30 and 3.30. I have been to a concert here and I must say it's ideal and it's beautiful inside as well. Rates as a 3 star historic attraction by VisitScotland it's worth a little peak inside if you are in the area!

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Greyfriars Tolbooth & Highland Kirk
Greyfriars Tolbooth & Highland Kirk - Hogmany celebration of scottish culture. Scot:Lands

Hogmany celebration of scottish culture. Scot:Lands

Greyfriars Tolbooth & Highland Kirk

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Canongate Kirk - Adam Smith's Grave

Canongate Kirk

4.0(7 reviews)
1.3 mi•Royal Mile, Old Town

It's the church & cemetery along Canongate as you're heading up the Royal Mile from the Palace of…read moreHolyroodhouse. You'll spot it right away when you see the statue of the young Scottish poet, Robert Fergusson. The statue is popular. You'll see people taking pictures with it as they are posed walking along side of it. The cemetery has some very notable historical figures buried there (including the poet). It's where you will find the grave of Adam Smith. He's the guy you learned about when studying economics. He's cited with founding free-market competition, and capitalism. He was also a philosopher. You'll see him again later in the form of a statue when walking up to St. Giles Cathedral. There's also an area where the murdered David Rizzio is supposedly buried. He was the secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots who was rumored to be her lover. So much drama! I'm guessing that's why it's one of the ghost tour stops even though it's the palace that is said to be haunted by his ghost since he was originally buried there. Hey, it was a gruesome murder! It's just one of many things to see along the Royal Mile. Oh, and don't forget to stop at Dunbar's Close Garden which is right next door to it.

Canongate church is something different with the lovely pale blue woodwork giving the church a…read moremodern and fresh look. This church is special also for being a favourite of the royal family, where lady Zara and Mike Tindall married and the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have visited numerous times, there are even specific royal pews adorned with a crown sceptre and a lovely stained glass window dedicated to the royal Scot's regiment. The kirkyard is great too where you will find the likes of Adam smith, Poet Robert Fergusson, Mrs Agnes Maclehose also known as Robert burns 'Clarinda' and a memorial to Mary Queen of Scot's secretary David Rizzio who was brutally murdered. So all in all this is a great place to visit when on the Canongate!

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Canongate Kirk - Canongate Kirk

Canongate Kirk

Canongate Kirk - About the statue of Robert Fergusson

About the statue of Robert Fergusson

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Entering Canongate Kirk

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