Venue 187

St Giles' Cathedral

High St , EH1 1RE

Founded in the 1120s, St Giles' Cathedral was the home of the Scottish Reformation. It is Scotland's National Cathedral, making it an important and notable venue; it is situated at the heart of the Royal Mile.

Accessibility

Limited access to some parts of venue site, No wheelchair accessible toilet, No reserved accessible parking, No on street blue badge parking, Assistance dogs welcome in all areas. Main Cathedral is accessible via main entrance via a ramp, some side aisles not accessible

Eat & drink nearby

Deacon Brodie's Tavern2 min walk · ££ · pub food Greyfriars Bobby's Bar4 min walk · ££ · pub food The Witchery by the Castle5 min walk · ££££ · Scottish fine diningMust-try: Scotch beef ribeye, Omelette Arnold Bennett Café Royal6 min walk · £££ · Scottish / seafood, oyster barMust-try: Fresh oysters, Seafood platters

What’s on at St Giles' Cathedral — Fringe 2026

Celebrity Organ Recital – Tom Little · Music · £15
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This Old Cello Box · Music · Free
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Celebrity Organ Recital – Rachel Mahon · Music · £15
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Sacred Arts Festival Music at St Giles': James Macmillan – Ninian · Music · £20
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An Afternoon of Uplifting Piano and Song with Angela MacKenzie · Music · Free
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Illuminata · Music · £24
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Amazing Life Gospel Choir in Concert · Music · Free
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