St Giles’ Cathedral
About
A crowned-spire kirk in the heart of the Royal Mile, with the Thistle Chapel’s superb carving.
Good to know
- Free, donations welcome
- Thistle Chapel is beautiful
Nearby while you’re here
Combine St Giles’ Cathedral with Royal Mile, The Real Mary King’s Close and National Museum of Scotland for a full day around Royal Mile.
Eat and drink nearby
Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.
Sample hotels nearby
- Castle Rock Hotel (Old Town), about 500 m away. Sample listing.
- New Town Georgian Guesthouse (New Town), about 700 m away. Sample listing.
- Holyrood Park Hotel (Holyrood), about 1.4 km away. Sample listing.