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 st

rong 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.

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.

Due to our redecoration work taking a little longer than planned, the Linton Singers will now be performing their concer...
09/04/2026

Due to our redecoration work taking a little longer than planned, the Linton Singers will now be performing their concert on Saturday 18th April at 7pm at Greyfriars Kirk – NOT Canongate Kirk as originally advertised. This is a charity concert to raise funds for teacher training in Malawi. Tickets from Eventbrite or on the door.

Both Young Composers' and Young Poets' Competition final events will be taking place this August at Canongate Kirk.
09/04/2026

Both Young Composers' and Young Poets' Competition final events will be taking place this August at Canongate Kirk.

Tickets on sale NOW for the 2026 Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts taking place from 16th - 22nd August during Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Following the opening service at St Giles' Cathedral, the programme includes no fewer than 21 Fringe events. Music, architecture, drama, poetry, film, visual art, all hosted by Edinburgh's city centre churches. Full details can be found on our website where tickets are available for purchase now via Fringe box office and Eventbrite. https://www.edinburghsacredartsfestival.org/

Anne Croft, a member of our congregation and Kirk Session, receiving Maundy money from HM The King on Maundy Thursday. ...
03/04/2026

Anne Croft, a member of our congregation and Kirk Session, receiving Maundy money from HM The King on Maundy Thursday. Congratulations to Anne and happy Easter to everyone!

Before and After photos of one of our regimental colours currently undergoing conservation by the highly skilled team fr...
16/03/2026

Before and After photos of one of our regimental colours currently undergoing conservation by the highly skilled team from Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle

Our Coffee Morning in the Harry Younger Hall on Saturday raised well over £2000 towards the redecoration of the church....
16/03/2026

Our Coffee Morning in the Harry Younger Hall on Saturday raised well over £2000 towards the redecoration of the church. A huge thank you to bringers, buyers, helpers and organisers who made the day such a success!

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Canongate Kirk, 153 Canongate
Edinburgh
EH88BN

Telephone

+44 (0) 131 556 3515

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