St Giles’ Cathedral GROUP ADMISSION CHARGE Group visit Group Visits 2020 Adults: £5.00 per person

Concessions (students / 60 +): £4.00 per person t Giles’ has been at the heart of for Children under 14: FREE S Group guides: FREE almost 900 years. From a small parish church it grew into a hub of the city: where catalysed the Reformation, merchants traded, and royals to this day oversee the . It BOOKING plays an important part in the life of a nation. All groups with more than 5 people must contact us in advance of their visit to ensure entry. St Giles’ is a very busy church with regular as well as special religious services, concerts and visitors all We welcomed over 1.2 million visitors last year, and have consistent- sharing the building. Please email [email protected] ly been one of Edinburgh’s, and ’s, top attractions and with to work out a schedule that will match your plans, and fill out one good reason. Throughout the year there are over 130 concerts, of our group booking forms. most of them free. St Giles' is also a working church with 12 sched- uled services every week, as well as, additional special services. Please note: We require 48 hours’ notice of cancellation. When you visit, make sure you see the John Knox statue, the Robert PAYMENT Burns window, our Writer’s Corner and the angels playing bagpipes  Voucher & Bank transfer in our spectacular —or go on a search to find one of  Cheque/money order in £ sterling (payable to St Giles’ Cathedral) over seventy Green Men!  Cash on the day — only available for groups of fewer than 15 people Special rates are available for groups from local schools, places of worship and non-profit organisations. Please get in touch to find out more.

Heritage and Culture Assistant, St Giles' Cathedral, , EH1 1RE, Edinburgh, Tel.: +44 (0)131 226 0674 www.stgilescathedral.org.uk [email protected] St Giles’ Cathedral is a registered PLANNING YOUR VISIT DURING YOUR VISIT

St Giles’ Cathedral Guides Location Although we allow external guides to lead tours in the cathedral, groups St Giles’ is right in the heart of Edinburgh, on the Royal Mile. We are about a also can also book a tour with a St Giles’ Cathedral Guide. There is no addi- 10 minute walk from the Castle, the National Museum and the National tional charge, but these tours are subject to guide Galleries, or a 20 minute walk from Dynamic availability. Earth and Holyrood . Toilets are

Accessibility downstairs The main part of the cathedral is accessible to Thistle Entrance wheelchairs, but unfortunately the Thistle Chapel Chapel For group visits please enter through the and toilets are not. West Door (from West Square). Upon arrival the group leader or guide Prayers/Services should check-in and pay at the information St Giles’ is a working church. From Monday to Sat- desk. Shop urday a short prayer takes place at 12:00 for about 15 minutes; on Sunday mornings we run three Photography longer services. No groups are allowed to tour the We allow photography/filming (including Cathedral during the service, though all are the use of flashlight and tripods) for private welcome to attend. We do not book groups use when groups have booked in. between 11.00 and 12.30 on any day, or before 13:00 on Sundays. Different charges apply for commercial use. If you are interested in filming or photog- Concerts raphy for commercial use, please get in Does your group want to attend a free concert? touch well in advance: There’s a concert every Sunday at 6pm, along with [email protected]. many afternoon concerts throughout the year. It’s Nave also possible for choirs and groups to perform at Toilets St Giles’. If you are interested please visit our Toilets are located at the South East corner, website’s “Music” page, or get in touch: Info Desk down a flight of stairs. [email protected]

OPENING TIMES Shop The Cathedral Shop is open Monday to Friday Monday - Friday 10.00-18.00 (Apr-Oct), 10:00 to 18:30 (November to March 10:00 to 16:30), 09.00-17.00 (Nov-Mar) Saturday 10:00 to 16:30 and Sunday 13:00 to 16:30. Saturday 09.00-17.00 It stocks a wide range of gifts, books and souve- Sunday 13.00-17.00 nirs specially arranged for St Giles’. NO GUIDED TOURS DURING THE DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN 11:00 AND 12:30 AND DURING CONCERTS Entrance