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 Kirk of Holyrood House |
Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BN United Kingdom +44 131 226 5138 |
This beautiful stone-built church on the Royal Mile is the Parish Church of the Canongate as well as the Kirk of Holyroodhouse Palace - it is therefore the place of worship of the Royal family when they are in residence. It was built by the order of James VII in 1688 and is well worth visiting in order to admire its exquisite architecture and to soak up some of the Royal Mile's infectious atmosphere. Visitors can also walk around the pleasant graveyard, where such luminaries as the economist Adam Smith and the master-mind behind the New Town developments, Lord Provost George Drummond are buried. David Rizzio, the murdered Secretary of Mary Queen of Scots, also rests here. There are occasional classical music concerts staged in the kirk, including choral recitals by the Edinburgh University Renaissance Singers - phone for the latest details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Scottish Episcopal |
Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 4BJ United Kingdom +44 131 229 7565 http://www.thechoir.co.uk/ |
Built in 1818, St John's Church stands at the west end of Princes Street, on the corner of Lothian Road. It's the only building on Princes Street permitted to obscure the view to the castle as, during its construction, an Act of Parliament was passed to prevent any further development there. It was built by William Burn, on the site of a market garden and during the festival the church grounds still serve to host numerous little craft stalls. The neo-Gothic windows of St John's are among its most striking features, dating from the Victorian revival period of glass-making techniques. There's a range of contemporary sculpture, tapestry and painting, and a small library. The grounds also house the Cornerstone Coffee House, the Peace and Justice Centre, the One World Shop, and the Cornerstone Bookshop, which sells Christian literature. If you love choral and classical music, the church holds concerts throughout the year - call for further details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Temple and community centre |
St Andrew Place Leith Edinburgh EH6 7EG United Kingdom +44 131 667 6064 |
Formerly St Andrew's Church, this temple also serves as a general community center for Hindus; Diwali and all other Hindu festivals are celebrated here, and it is hoped that a permanent center of arts and culture will be established on the premises within a year or so. Meanwhile, other arts activities, such as traditional dancing, are already held here. Services: Every second Sunday of the month, 4pm-6pm; and every fourth Sunday, 12pm-2pm (on which occasion a community meal is served). Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Where Greyfriar's Bobby kept his vigil |
Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ United Kingdom +44 131 226 5429 http://www.greyfriarskirk.com/ |
The kirkyard, dedicated on Christmas Day 1620, stands on the site of a 15th century Franciscan Friary. It has a fine collection of 17th century Scottish monuments and a rich musical tradition. You can also view the National Covenant, adopted and signed here in 1638. There are many fascinating tales and ghost stories connected with this historic church. 1,400 covenanters were imprisoned in the kirkyard in 1679 for their beliefs, a sorry fact remembered by the martyrs' monument. Furthermore, there is the famous memorial to Greyfriar's Bobby, the devoted Skye Terrier owned by John Gray, a local police constable. When Gray died in 1858, Bobby loyally sat watch over his master's grave in this kirkyard for 14 years, until he himself died. Services include the only weekly Gaelic worship in this part of the country. Recitals and concerts are also staged throughout the year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 16th century chapel |
41 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JR United Kingdom +44 131 220 1450 |
This 16th century chapel has the only surviving pre-reformation stained glass in Scotland left "in situ". The glass is in four brilliantly colored heraldic roundels on the south wall. The chapel was built by Maichale MacQueen and was later bequeathed to the Hammermen, a guild of metalworkers, who then adorned the space with their work. This wonderful building has been recently restored and is now owned by the Scottish Reformation Society. It plays occasional host to concerts—call for the latest details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rich and vivid murals |
East London Street Edinburgh EH7 4BL United Kingdom +44 131 555 8475 http://www.mansfieldtraquair.o... |
Mansfield Place Church on the corner of Broughton Street and East London Street has been used both as a nightclub and Fringe venue, and as a center for community groups. This former Catholic Apostolic church was designed by Robert Rowand Anderson in 1872 and was built in the "High Victorian" style. Its conservation is top of the agenda for several local heritage groups, as it houses a series of fine Phoebe Anna Traquair murals. As a leading member of the Arts and Crafts movement at the turn of the century, she worked for eight years on these artistic gems—they still retain a freshness and luminosity that is breathtaking. The church was bought by the Mansfield Traquair Trust in 1998. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ancient mystical church |
Rosslyn Chapel Trust Edinburgh EH25 9PU United Kingdom +44 131 440 2159 http://www.rosslynchapel.org.uk/ |
This atmospheric and beautiful church is situated just outside the village of Roslin, to the south of Edinburgh. It was built around 1446 by William St Clair - it is unique and famed for the beauty of its extraordinarily detailed carvings and its aura of mystery. The carvings refer to both Christian and Pagan rites, including the Green Man, Freemasonry and the Knights Templar. It is the only medieval building still used by the Scottish Episcopal Church, and has been linked to various legends throughout the years. A fascinating exhibition that draws from the Brydon Collection, explores the craft of the Guilds, Templars, Masons, Celts and Gypsies. There's a wonderful shop and a great little cafe on site. Call for details of church services. Admission: is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A memorial to the English Opium-Eater |
Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2EP United Kingdom +44 131 229 1142 http://www.st-cuthberts.net/ |
This imposing Western Kirk sits below Edinburgh Castle, at the west end of Princes Street. The present structure was rebuilt by Hippolyte J. Blanc in 1892-94 upon the remains of six earlier churches. Explore the wonderfully rich and warm interior, notable for its alabaster and marble pulpit, ornate stained glass windows and painted ceilings. The Byzantine ambience is complemented with artistic echoes of the Italian Renaissance - including a modified version of Leonard da Vinci's Last Supper from Santa Maria Delle Grazie, in Milan. Admire the tower and cupolas, War Memorials and a monument to John Napier of Merchiston, who invented logarithms. The author Thomas de Quincey and artist Alexander Naysmith are buried in the large churchyard. Ask a steward to show you around before browsing in the bookstall area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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St Giles' Cathedral |
High Street City of Edinburgh EH1 1RE United Kingdom +44 131 225 9442 www.stgilescathedral.org.uk |
Although there has been a church on this site since 1854, the earliest remains to be found in St Giles' Cathedral are four pillars which date from about 1120. In 1385 the church was destroyed by an English army but soon afterwards was rebuilt in greater splendor. In 1460 the roof was raised and the main body of the church extended eastwards. The famously elaborate crown spire was completed in 1495 and St Giles' was made a Presbyterian cathedral by Charles I in 1633. There is a contemporary contribution to the cathedral - in 1992, the organ was installed and you can view its mechanisms from a glass panel in the back. The Chapel of the Knights of the Thistle, built in 1911 for the Order of the Thistle, is particularly beautiful: each Knight's stall is carved in wood with an impressively intricate touch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neo-Gothic gem |
Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AW United Kingdom +44 131 225 6293 http://www.cathedral.net/ |
St Mary's Scottish Episcopal Cathedral, designed by George Gilbert Scott (of St Pancras Station, London fame), is one of Edinburgh's finest examples of neo-Gothic architecture, both inside and out. A five minute walk from the west end of Princes St (look for the three towering spires), it's generally less touristy than St Giles' or St John's, and is quite the gem of the Edinburgh diocese. St Mary's also has an impressive art collection adorning its walls. Check out 'The Presence' by A.E. Braithwaite, to the left of the altar, and the newly-restored murals of the canticle 'Benedicte Omnia Opera' by the great 19th century artist Phoebe Anna Traquair. Weekday services: 7.30am, 1.05pm, 5.30pm. Saturday: Morning Office & Eucharist 7.30am. Sunday: Eucharist 8am & 10.30am; Choral Evensong 3.30pm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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