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

I've been loosely involved with the Christian Fellowship of Healing (Scotland) for a number of…read moreyears. I first got in touch as a Divinity student in Edinburgh investigating the area of Christian healing, then as an Episcopalian parish priest when I was invited to conduct Holy Communion services on a few Wednesday mornings after the Biblical Reflection. Latterly I was invited to update their website. Every time I've visited, or even simply contacted, the Fellowship I have always experienced a gentle and calm acceptance and a very warm welcome. Theirs is a quiet, gentle and faithful ministry to anyone who asks. I can certainly recommend anyone get in touch with them, whether to ask for prayer, explore the area of healing, or simply to be involved with a faithful group of praying Christians.

Invited here for Easter Sunday service and had a lovely time. My kids had lots of fun, there was…read moregreat live music, I didn't fall asleep during the sermon, I even still remember what the pastor spoke on, and the people were extremely friendly and welcoming. I haven't been church in ages, and attending the service today makes me want to go back to church. :-)

Destiny Church is great! The music and teaching is brilliant and the people are really friendly…read more Check it out if you're looking for a great church in Edinburgh.

If you've finally realised that there has to be more to life than this, then you won't go wrong…read moregoing here. It's a very real church addressing all that life throws at us. This is a friendly place with people from all walks of life and age groups. The music (or worship) is usually contemporary and the message very real and practical. There's always lots going on here, with the likes of Destiny Angels, house churches, social events and much more. You will become a valued member of the family.

This is a hidden gem in the Cowgate area, it is tucked away and often overlooked which is a shame…read morebecause it's such a historical building with fantastic treasures inside including the pre reformation stained glass window still intact, the deacons chair, the 200 year old chandelier and the mortuary table where martyrs where taken after execution to be dressed in their grave clothes. In the 19th century the famous preacher Thomas Guthrie preached at this chapel. The chapel is small but mighty with the wall to wall gold inscribed panels of gifts and legacies displayed. As you would expect the chapel is old and dusty and historically authentic, however I think little tweaks could be made to the appearance of the chapel, although stunning it could go a bit further in the authenticity by maybe removing the chairs so there is more space making the platform instantly stand out. the carpet to show the original floorboards and definitely uncovering the tomb of Janet Rynd by removing the carpet and making that a bit more of a spectacle but apart from a few minor things to be improved upon, we loved our visit and Allan was so welcoming and friendly and knowledgeable and he really made our visit all the more interesting. The best way to arrange a visit is to call or email or Facebook message (which I did) beforehand because the chapel isn't always open due to it not being that busy but if you let them know you wish to visit they will be more than happy and grateful to oblige. This is definitely a must see when in the grassmarket Cowgate area or before/after visiting greyfriers kirkyard. Don't hesitate!

The Magdalen Chapel is one of the oldest chapels in Edinburgh, build in the late 1500's and located…read morenear Cowgate and not far from Grassmarket. It is not normally open to the public and has strict opening hours, but during Edinburgh Festival season in August I had the chance to free entrance and a wee look around. I believe that they also hold mass so that anybody can join. It is very small inside and you can easily get claustrophobic. There is a room with wood panels, amazing colorful glass windows and kind of grave "stones" (I would not call it stone, but rather made out of wood, engraved with names of many....) Nowadays it is the Headquarter for the Scottish Reformation Society, but its origins lie with being founded as a catholic worshiping place. If you are nearby, have a look and learn about the religious past.

As part of a walking adventure on the morning of Friday 19 July 2019, I stopped by St John's…read moreEpiscopal Church on Lothian Road and Princes Street in Edinburgh to check out what I could. It was my last full day on my July 2019 Scotland heritage travel trip and I had gotten used to seeing big beautiful churches on my explorations that had at least part of their grounds open to the public. I tried the main door and found the main hall and chapel to be open to the public, however a service was in progress in the chapel so a sign was at the entrance asking visitors to enter quietly. The interior of the church was warm in tones and well lit. The wood work was beautifully executed. Outside the main building was a large cemetery area.

There are many beautiful churches in Edinburgh but this is a personal favourite of mine. The…read moreinterior is stunning and is decorated in a particularly elegant way. With white walls, an incredible ceiling and some of the best stained glass windows in the country, this church is a must see. Right at the west end of Princes Street many people walk by never knowing the beauty inside. Pop in and be one of the few to enjoy this quite and peaceful space. If you've got some extra time make sure you go a walk around the grounds too. They look particularly nice in Spring when the Bluebells and Cherry trees are in flower. Don / www.edinburghphotowalks.com

I go to St Mary's Catholic Church every weekend for mass and I enjoy it a lot. Though I wouldn't…read morenecessarily consider it a cathedral, this church is big and beautiful. Mass occurs a couple times on Sunday's...I usually go at 9 am to get it done so I can enjoy the rest of my Sundays but other masses done in English happens at 12 and 730pm. I believe the 1.30 pm is the polish mass. If you prefer going on Saturdays, I believe they offer the 5.30 mass... Just check the website for the correct times. They offer other special masses and it gets crowded during important days like Easter, Christmas, ash Wednesday's, etc. This week I went to their advent mass to check out the candlelight mass...was pretty cool cause they turned off all the lights and just had candles everywhere. They also offer free concerts and if you just want to sit and listen to a really great choir, check out the 12 pm mass... A bit longer than the others though and they sing in Latin. The priests and volunteers are all nice and welcoming. They always welcome everyone whether you're Catholic or not, and the church is accessible even without mass. So if you just want to sit in a quiet place and enjoy a beautiful building, this is an awesome place to go.

What do you look for in a church? Life? Youth? Great music and worship? Relevant preaching?…read moreWelcoming atmosphere? If you answer is yes then you have found all these things right here. A body of people who are seeking to live out their faith in an authentic and real way with joy. Over thirty nations are represented their so you are in store for a cultural experience too. Both morning and evening meetings have coffee and biscuits with the evening offering tea cakes as well :) Did I enjoy it? Well the fact you will find me there every week probably says it all. Hope to see you soon.

Such a beautiful church! Came in for their 7:30pm Sunday…read moremass. Welcoming parish community. Located further away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy area.

st mary's rc cathedral in edinburgh is of gothic design and located on the roundabout at the leith…read morewalk / york place junction (continuation of queen street) - the building dates from 1814 - in 1969 when pope paul VI ordained the first scottish cardinal in rome since the reformation - cardinal gray brought back with him a relic of st andrew which is now incorporated into an altar - in 1982 john paul II said prayers at the shrine of st andrew and addressed the clergy during his pastoral visit to scotland - in 2007 a new cathedral organ was installed and there is a large cathedral choir