A Message of Welcome from the ProvostOur beautiful neo-gothic building, consecrated in 1879, is the mother church of the Diocese of Edinburgh. The Cathedral’s three spires which dominate the Edinburgh sky line are a sign of a place of worship and prayer and peace in Scotland’s capital. Visitors from all over the world are drawn here by the beauty and dignity of the architecture, by our choir (unique in that it is the only Cathedral choir in Scotland to maintain the daily choral tradition) and by our liturgy. The Cathedral is home to a thriving congregation of all ages. As you explore this website, you can discover all that is going on here. During any year the Cathedral is host to numerous events that fill the building: concerts and plays, school services, exhibitions. We also host many events during the annual Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe. The Song School, where the choir rehearses, is noted for its fine murals by Phoebe Anna Traquair, which have been beautifully restored and can be viewed during the Edinburgh Festival or by prior arrangement with the Cathedral Office. Maintenance of the building’s exterior stonework is carried out by the Cathedral Workshop, with funding by Historic Scotland. The workshop continues to maintain an excellent record in training young apprentice masons. We hope you enjoy exploring our website, and the next time you are in Edinburgh come and see the Cathedral for yourself – a warm welcome awaits you. The Very Revd Dr Graham Forbes CBE This website has been paid for by the Friends of the Cathedral and designed by Alex Armitage. |
