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St Giles’ Cathedral: the High Kirk of Edinburgh. St Giles’ Cathedral takes pride of place on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, its famous crown steeple dominating the Old Town skyline. For over 900 years St Giles’ Cathedral has watched over the city in silent witness as the history of Scotland unfolded on its doorstep.
Edinburgh, Scotland, Europe. Old Town. The great grey bulk of St Giles Cathedral dates largely from the 15th century, but much of it was restored in the 19th century. One of the most interesting corners of the kirk is the Thistle Chapel, built in 1911 for the Knights of the Most Ancient & Most Noble Order of the Thistle.
St Giles' Cathedral. Royal Mile. Favourite. Share. Visit Scotland's High Kirk, with 900 years of history and architecture to explore. About. From our medieval pillars to our modern stained glass, St Giles' has watched over Edinburgh for the last 900 years and is rich with history and stories.
