General Information
St Giles’ Cathedral (High Kirk of Edinburgh) is a Church of Scotland cathedral situated in the Scottish capital city, Edinburgh. A church has been on the site for 900 years but the current Gothic church dates back to the 14th century, though it was heavily renovated in the 19th century. It is a category A listed building and one of the most popular places of worship in the city. The cathedrals distinctive crown steeple is a prominent feature of the city's skyline.
Getting there
The cathedral is situated in the centre of the city, it is a couple of minutes walk away from the main transport hub where buses and trains run to and from, ‘Edinburgh Waverley’.
Opening Times and Admission
The cathedral is open to visitors every day during the warmer months (April to October), 9am-7pm on weekdays and varied short opening times on weekends. For the rest of the year, the cathedral is open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm and Sundays 1pm-5pm.