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St Giles’ Cathedral, founded in 1124 by King David I, has been a working church for almost 900 years. A backdrop to Scotland’s turbulent religious history, it has seen the seeds of civil war sown and been John Knox’s parish church during the Reformation.
St Giles' Cathedral (Scottish Gaelic: Cathair-eaglais Naomh Giles), or the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is a parish church of the Church of Scotland in the Old Town of Edinburgh.
The history of St Giles’ Cathedral, has spanned 900 years, from early beginnings as a Romanesque church in 1124 to its current standing as a modern Presbyterian church. It has seen the seeds of civil war sown and been the centre of the Scottish Reformation as John Knox’s Parish church.
Oct 22, 2020 · St Giles Cathedral in edinburgh is a 900-year-old historic building on the Royal Mile that is famous for its links to John Knox and Mary Queen of Scots.
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May 13, 2021 · St Giles’ Cathedral (also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh) is a 14th century church in the Old Town of Edinburgh. The cathedral is closely associated with many events and figures in Scottish history, including John Knox, who was the church’s minister after the Scottish Reformation.
Discover 1,000 years of history in the heart of Edinburgh. Founded in the 1140s, St Giles' is the ‘Mother Kirk’ of Scotland and a fascinating place to learn more about Scotland’s history.
