Church Overview

The Cathedral was founded in the 1100s and mostly rebuilt during the 15th and 16th centuries. It was the church of John Knox during the Reformation and played an important part in the history of that time. The church contains fine examples of late medieval architecture and a wide range of traditional and modern stained glass and memorials. The magnificent Rieger organ was installed in 1992. The Thistle Chapel, designed by Robert Lorimer for the Order of the Thistle, was added 1909-11.

St Giles’ is a Destination Hub on the St Margaret Pilgrim Journey.

Services

Sundays: 8.00am, 10.00am, 11.30am and 8.00pm

Opening Arrangements

Open May to September, Monday to Friday 9.00am-7.00pm, Saturday 9.00am-5.00pm, Sunday 1.00-5.00pm. October to April, Monday to Saturday 9.00am-5.00pm, Sunday 1.00-5.00pm.

Disclaimer

The information about churches in Scotland’s Churches Scheme has been provided by the congregations or taken from the Historic Scotland list and published sources, in particular, the Buildings of Scotland volumes and the RIAS Illustrated Architectural Guides. To contact this specific church please complete the Contact this Church form above. The information is not authoritative; please contact Scotland’s Churches Trust to let us know of any errors or omissions.