Canongate Kirk - The Kirk of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle

Canongate Kirk - The Kirk of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle Founded in 1690. Member of the Church of Scotland. Sunday service: 10.30am. All welcome. The current minister is the Rev Neil Gardner. All are welcome.

Canongate Kirk is a Presbyterian church and a member of the Church of Scotland, serving the parish of Canongate in Edinburgh's Old Town district. The parish includes The Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. HM Queen Elizabeth attends Canongate Kirk from time to time when she is in residence at The Palace of Holyroodhouse. It is also the parish church for Edinburgh Castle and has strong military connections. The church was founded in 1688 and finished being built in 1691 on the order of King James VII. Canongate Kirkyard is the resting place of many Edinburgh notables including Adam Smith the economist, Robert Fergusson the poet, whose bronze statue stands outside the gate, and 'Clarinda', Robert Burns' muse and friend whose real name was Agnes Maclehose. Sunday service: 10.30am but please check website.

Neil on duty this week with The Priory of Scotland of the Order of St John in London.
08/09/2026

Neil on duty this week with The Priory of Scotland of the Order of St John in London.

On Sunday 16th August we held a special service of thanksgiving for Canongate Kirk's interior redecoration project which...
19/08/2026

On Sunday 16th August we held a special service of thanksgiving for Canongate Kirk's interior redecoration project which took place earlier this year. Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were present as were craftspeople and individuals involved in all aspects of this huge task. Thank you so much everyone for all your hardwork and patience!

All welcome to the first of our Edinburgh Festival Fringe concerts this Sunday 9th August. Supporting UK-Med. All wel...
05/08/2026

All welcome to the first of our Edinburgh Festival Fringe concerts this Sunday 9th August. Supporting UK-Med. All welcome - tickets on the door or via Edinburgh Fringe box office.

Scottish Music Centre member Alastair Savage has 4 shows Edinburgh Festival Fringe 10 Aug w/ Alice Allen (cello) 23 w/ A...
28/07/2026

Scottish Music Centre member Alastair Savage has 4 shows Edinburgh Festival Fringe 10 Aug w/ Alice Allen (cello) 23 w/ Ailie Robertson - Composer Harpist (clarsach) 28 The Fiddle & Robert Burns) w/ Gregor Blamey (piano/accordion) at artSpace@StMarks 16 Aug Canongate Kirk - The Kirk of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle tickets ➡ https://alastairsavage.co.uk/ -Releases

It's nearly time for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe where we become Venue 60! We've got our usual superb programme of eve...
28/07/2026

It's nearly time for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe where we become Venue 60! We've got our usual superb programme of events including two organised by the Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts, showcasing the extraordinary talent of young poets and composers. Don't forget our church hall in Lochend Close - the Harry Younger Hall - which becomes Venue 13 with cutting edge drama and delicious food and drink! More information and ticket prices can be found at https://www.edfringe.com/

Upcoming concerts at Canongate Kirk!Calton Consort 13 June 7.30pm https://www.ticketsource.comCalton Consort returns to ...
04/06/2026

Upcoming concerts at Canongate Kirk!

Calton Consort 13 June 7.30pm https://www.ticketsource.com
Calton Consort returns to the newly restored Canongate Kirk for a journey through the emotional landscapes of the human voice.

Graabrødre Kammerkor Danish Chamber Choir 28 June 4pm FREE
The programme unites Nordic and Scottish soundscapes and circles about dreams, stories, nature and folk roots by pulling threads to the narrative universe of folk music.

Seattle Children's Chorus 6 July 2.30pm FREE
Three ensembles of the Seattle Children’s Chorus—Camerata, Arioso, and Coro Vivo, from Seattle, USA, join together for a vibrant free concert showcasing extraordinary young voices in a richly varied program of folk music, contemporary choral works, gospel, and spirituals.

Free concert in May by Edinburgh Open Orchestra. All welcome!
15/05/2026

Free concert in May by Edinburgh Open Orchestra. All welcome!

A view of the newly painted, deep-cleaned church looking fabulous - and some of the loyal members of our congregation wh...
24/04/2026

A view of the newly painted, deep-cleaned church looking fabulous - and some of the loyal members of our congregation who have all worked so hard to complete the task. Thanks to all and see you this Sunday!

Our mammoth redecoration project has finally finished and we are back in the church for Morning Service this Sunday 26th...
22/04/2026

Our mammoth redecoration project has finally finished and we are back in the church for Morning Service this Sunday 26th April at 10.30am and Evening Service 7pm. Come and join us - and admire the church inside and out.

Address

Canongate Kirk, 153 Canongate
Edinburgh
EH88BN

Telephone

+44 (0) 131 556 3515

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