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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.

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If you are on the main strip, walking towards the Castle and you don't stop in here, you are simply…read moremissing out. It's beautiful goth struck may spook you from the outside, but as soon as you walk in you are welcomed by all the colorful stain glass windows. Each window depicts an event from the Bible, all through the church. As you walk around, you notice all the carvings and little details that make this Church so warm and welcoming. Not to mention the innate history it carries within itself.

mostly older people, but very nice and friendlyread more

This attractive Partick church is the third oldest of the catholic faith in Scotland…read more It is used extensively by the area's Polish community and conducts its masses in the native language as well as in English.

st simons rc church is located in the west end of glasgow - not far from the famous art galleries…read moreand kelvingrove park it is the 3rd oldest rc church in glasgow - built in 1858, and since world war II has been a home for the polish community (c20k) - they have 2 masses in polish @ weekends

Friendly people, friendly church. When I visited Queen's Cross (Parish) Church on Sunday 7 July…read more2019, it was a few hours after the morning service had ended and the grounds were quiet and tranquil. A small parking lot in front of the building was a stone off-white colour, which paired well with the grey of the stones composing the building. An informational bulletin/board out in front of one of the entrances provided the time of the weekly Sunday service as well as what one might call a mission statement, contact information, and flyers for upcoming events.

A progressive and inclusive church offering a warm welcome.read more

Really incredible cathedral and well worth the long walk from city center to get here. It has an…read moreoriginal wood ceiling with crests of the rulers at the time, the pope, bishops, etc. It's beautifully painted and cared for, I could have stared up at it for hours had my neck not begun to hurt. The cemetery outside has a LOT of old residents, and it's worth a stroll through there looking at the names and dates. They host concerts and choirs throughout the year, would have been amazing to catch one of those. But as it was, we enjoyed our visit. So easy to donate to these organizations when you visit, as many have kiosks with swipe/card tech so you can just use your credit card to donate and help with restoration work.

I found St. Machars Cathedral after first spotting and walking in the connected cemetery on the…read moremorning of Sunday 7 July 2019. I was exploring Old Aberdeen on foot and after finding St Machars Hall (which I dubbed St Machars Tomb), I decided to see if I could find the corresponding cathedral. After taking the wrong street and not finding the cathedral I opted to check out a cemetery along the road. While exploring the cemetery, I noticed a larger building resembling a cathedral. Reading the headstones, I made my way along the side of the larger building to its front. A few cars were parked out front. Turns out it was St. Machars Cathedral, which I had given up on trying to find... Learned that exploring a cemetery could (and did) lead to me finding something else I was looking for. The graves in the cemetery were well laid out and headstones easy to read. Vegetation was well curated.

This one is worth a visit. No crowds, no tourists, and garnering far less attention than it's big…read morebrother Glasgow Cathedral, this is what I like to see. Out of the way, lesser known stops that are equally stunning yet peacefully serene. A Neo Gothic Catholic church designed in 1814, the structure sits on the north bank of the River Clyde. A spectacular organ built in 1903 was relocated here in 1981, and the entire building was significantly renovated in 2009. A mirrored memorial stands outside the building dedicated to the Arandora Star ship disaster of 1940, the largest in the world dedicated to this disaster. Look for the 200-year-old olive tree in the courtyard near the memorial.

Situated on the banks of the Clyde, just across from the court, I have often popped in for a quiet…read morethink. Since my religious life has been reduced to visiting churches when the congregation are out, I haven't caught more than the end of a mass here, but I find it one of the more congenial spots for a little rest after shopping, a peaceful contemplation of life before going out for the night or a total tearful breakdown after getting dumped, again. St Andrews is nicely old fashioned: the pews are scattered with penitents and regular worshippers, spending time alone with their faith- or, as in my case, existential doubt. It has shrines, a sense of calm and plenty of spots for personal prayer. I find this an atmosphere far more conducive to prayer than the updating that many churches have embraced. It also has a good selection of prayer books and helpful texts at the back.