- Historian David Ross looks at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, with a cathedral history, visiting information, and nearby historic places to explore.
- St Giles’ Cathedral is located on the famous Royal Mile, in the heart of the Old Town of Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh.
- It’s quite small for a cathedral, but it looks lovely and it’s free to visit. Only for taking pictures is a £2 fee. St Giles’ Cathedral dates back to the 12th century.
- Discover more details about St Giles' Cathedral including opening times, photos and more.
- Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, St Giles Cathedral stands as an architectural marvel and a testament to Scotland’s rich religious heritage.
- 12th century. Dedication. Saint Giles. Consecrated. ... The charter of 1633 raising St Giles' to a cathedral records its common name as "Saint Giles' Kirk".
- St Giles’ Cathedral is one of Scotland’s most important churches and home of the Scottish Reformation, making it a source of turbulent religious history.
- St Giles Cathedral is open daily in the summer, Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to5pm, Sunday 1pm to 5pm and for services.
- Tucked in the southeastern part of Edinburgh ’s St Giles’ Cathedral is a small chapel brimming with spectacular woodwork.
- Notable for its crown-like spire that adorns the Edinburgh skyline, St Giles' Cathedral is part of the city's iconic Royal Mile.