Church

St Giles' Cathedral

Address

High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE, Edinburgh

Source: stgilescathedral.org.uk, checked 11 Nov 2026.

West front of St Giles' Cathedral and its crown spire on the Royal Mile — Photo: Tony Hisgett / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

The High Kirk of Edinburgh on the Royal Mile. It holds Sunday services at 9:30 and 11:00 with the cathedral choir and organ, and a programme of concerts.

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What the guides say about St Giles' Cathedral

St Giles' Cathedral stands in the middle. It's the part of the city everyone pictures, so you're staying inside the postcard.

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Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of St Giles' Cathedral, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.

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LNER Big Wheel

14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 East Princes Street Gardens, New Town

Time 10:00 to 22:00

Big wheel in East Princes Street Gardens, 10:00 to 22:00 with last admission 21:30, from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Closed on 25 December.

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The Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens with Edinburgh Castle on its rock behind

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Sports

Tour de France Grand Départ

2 Jul 2027 Edinburgh Old Town to Southside, Old Town

Stage 1 of the 114th Tour de France leaves Edinburgh's Old Town on 2 July 2027, through the city centre and the Southside towards Midlothian and the Borders.

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Theatre and shows

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2027

6 Aug to 28 Aug 2027 Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Old Town

Military tattoo on the Castle Esplanade, 6 to 28 August 2027. The 2027 show is called The Same Heart Beat.

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Edinburgh Castle on its volcanic rock seen from below in evening light

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Festival

Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party

31 Dec Princes Street, New Town

Time From 20:00

The Hogmanay Street Party on Princes Street on 31 December 2026, starting at 20:00. Ticketed, ages 12 and over.

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Festival

Edinburgh Science Festival 2027

3 Apr to 18 Apr 2027 Venues across Edinburgh, Old Town

Science festival held 3 to 18 April 2027 across the city.

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Smaller local events nearby

Lighthouse lives: Stories from Scotland's Keepers Activities
Thu 12 Nov · National Library of Scotland, Old Town
Event at National Library of Scotland.
from 17:30 · Map · Source: National Library of Scotland
St Giles' Spotlight: Organ Recital - Sebastian Johansson Classical and opera
Fri 13 Nov · St Giles' Cathedral, Old Town
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 13:30 to 14:15.
13:30 to 14:15 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral

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Nearby

The Real Mary King's Close Museum · 1 min walk A preserved 17th-century street beneath the Royal Mile, visited on guided tours. National Library of Scotland Museum · 1 min walk Scotland's national library, with collections, stories and research services on its site. Stills Museum · 2 min walk A centre for photography with free gallery entry, open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 17:00. Sneaky Pete's Nightlife · 2 min walk A nightclub and live venue at 73 Cowgate, open every night. The Bongo Club Nightlife · 2 min walk A nightclub, gig and events venue with residencies from Scottish club nights. Edinburgh Dungeon Museum · 2 min walk A live-actor attraction on Edinburgh's dark history.

Around Old Town

Castle, Royal Mile and the closes

The Old Town runs down a ridge from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood. It sits within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the museums, closes and kirks here are mostly a short walk from each other.

Old Town has 32 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 17 museums, 5 bars, 3 landmarks, 3 churches and cathedrals, 1 shop, 1 park or garden, 1 market and 1 pub. Read the Old Town guide.

The Writers' Museum Museum · 2 min walk
The Jolly Judge Pub · 2 min walk
The Royal Mile Landmark · 2 min walk
City Art Centre Museum · 2 min walk
Victoria Street Shopping · 3 min walk
Fruitmarket Museum · 3 min walk
The Liquid Room Nightlife · 3 min walk
Whistle Binkies Nightlife · 3 min walk

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