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Welcome to St Mary’s Cathedral

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral is one of the great buildings of worship in Scotland.  Designed by George Gilbert Scott and dedicated in 1879, it is the seat of the Bishop of Edinburgh, and a landmark in the city's famous New Town.

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St Mary's is also home to a thriving Christian community, with services every day, led six times a week by the Choir of St Mary’s Cathedral.  This goes alongside our commitment to Christian works within Edinburgh and beyond.

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St Mary's Cathedral is a registered charity (SC014741).

Upcoming Events

For a full list of events, including all our regular services, see our What's On page.

  • 3 Spires Lunch Club
    3 Spires Lunch Club
    Multiple Dates
    3 Spires Lunch Club
    Tue, 02 Jul
    02 Jul 2024, 12:30 – 14:30
    02 Jul 2024, 12:30 – 14:30
    A hot, delicious and freshly prepared meal for anyone over 60, while also offering some respite and support to anyone dealing with the challenges of homelessness, poverty or loneliness.
  • Plants are our Teachers workshop: A Forest in an Inch of Moss
    Plants are our Teachers workshop: A Forest in an Inch of Moss
    Multiple Dates
    Plants are our Teachers workshop: A Forest in an Inch of Moss
    Sat, 06 Jul
    06 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 07 Jul 2024, 16:30
    06 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 07 Jul 2024, 16:30
    These workshops explore a range of approaches to art-making and materials, drawing inspiration and colour from plants, rock and soil. The programme is suitable for all abilities, and takes place in the Cathedral's Chapter House and across the grounds.
  • Young Families Group
    Young Families Group
    Multiple Dates
    Young Families Group
    Sat, 13 Jul
    13 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    13 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    A chance for parents and young children to meet, chat and play together in a relaxed environment.
  • Pause for Peace
    Pause for Peace
    Multiple Dates
    Pause for Peace
    Wed, 17 Jul
    17 Jul 2024, 12:00 – 12:30
    17 Jul 2024, 12:00 – 12:30
    Join us as we pause and pray for peace.
  • Ring Out for Climate Justice
    Ring Out for Climate Justice
    Multiple Dates
    Ring Out for Climate Justice
    Sat, 27 Jul
    27 Jul 2024, 11:30 – 14:00
    27 Jul 2024, 11:30 – 14:00
    A monthly bellringing event at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh, to raise awareness of the climate and ecological crisis – led by young people aged 11-16.
  • Sounds of the 60s
    Sounds of the 60s
    Sounds of the 60s
    Fri, 16 Aug
    16 Aug 2024, 19:30 – 21:30
    16 Aug 2024, 19:30 – 21:30
    Your favourite 60s pop classics as you’ve never heard them before, sung in Edinburgh’s most spectacular acoustic venue.
  • Cathedral Choir: Classical and Romantic Music
    Cathedral Choir: Classical and Romantic Music
    Cathedral Choir: Classical and Romantic Music
    Fri, 23 Aug
    23 Aug 2024, 18:00 – 19:00
    23 Aug 2024, 18:00 – 19:00
    Come and hear our cathedral's internationally-renowned choir singing famous music by Haydn, Mozart, Mendelssohn and others in the beautiful St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.
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