St Marys Church Haddington

St Marys Church Haddington Haddington Parish is a Church of Scotland congregation. A new organ, the finest in the county, was installed in 1990 by Lammermuir Organs of Oldhamstocks.

The Collegiate Church of St Mary in Haddington was founded in the late 14th century, and was complete by the 1480s. It is one of the three great mediaeval kirks in the east of Scotland, the other two being St Giles Edinburgh and St Michael's Linlithgow - though at 206 feet long, the church is 2 feet longer than St Giles, and is the longest church in Scotland. The building was sacked in Henry VIII'

s 'rough wooing' in 1548, and at the instigation of John Knox the nave was subsequently walled off, re-roofed and used as the parish church in 1561. The crossing, transepts and choir remained open to the elements - a famous 'romantic ruin' - until the restoration in the early 1970s, after 400 years of dereliction. The new vaulted ceilings in the restored areas look authentic, but are actually fibreglass - the mediaeval walls wouldn't support a stone vaulted roof.

Haddington Parish Circle of Friends group is hosting another Afternoon Tea this Thursday afternoon, 18 June at 2.30pm in...
14/06/2026

Haddington Parish Circle of Friends group is hosting another Afternoon Tea this Thursday afternoon, 18 June at 2.30pm in St Mary’s Kirk. There will be some delicious home baking and the opportunity to meet new folk or catch up with old friends. Everyone is warmly welcome. Just drop in!

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday Elinor!
08/06/2026

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday Elinor!

You are warmly invited to join the congregation of Haddington Parish in St Mary's Kirk on Sunday 14 June when the Sacram...
08/06/2026

You are warmly invited to join the congregation of Haddington Parish in St Mary's Kirk on Sunday 14 June when the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at both the 9.30am and 11am services. Children are welcome at the Lord's Table.

On Sunday 5th July we will begin our Single Summer Services when there will be just one service on a Sunday morning at 10.30am until the end of August. All are welcome.

A date for your diaries! A lovely afternoon tea to raise money for Christian Aid.
06/06/2026

A date for your diaries! A lovely afternoon tea to raise money for Christian Aid.

06/06/2026
04/06/2026

Lumos Brings You An Enchanting Candlelight Experience ✨

03/06/2026
The next concert in our St Mary's at 4 series is on Sunday 7 June at 4pm when we welcome the Sonos Araon Duo - Catherin...
02/06/2026

The next concert in our St Mary's at 4 series is on Sunday 7 June at 4pm when we welcome the Sonos Araon Duo - Catherine Baker on piano and Lynn Fraser on flute. Entry to the concerts is free but if you are able donations to our kitchen project welcomed. Refreshments served from 3pm. Do come along!

A great concert coming up in St Mary's!
01/06/2026

A great concert coming up in St Mary's!

After a break of a few years, the Rugged Pathway Pilgrimage is taking place on Saturday 30th May. The 14 mile walk is fr...
26/05/2026

After a break of a few years, the Rugged Pathway Pilgrimage is taking place on Saturday 30th May. The 14 mile walk is from St Mary’s Kirk, Haddington to St Mary’s Church, Whitekirk, with stops on the way for quiet reflection. There will also be also refreshment stops at Athelstaneford and Prestonkirk in East Linton. The walk will commence from St Mary’s, Haddington after a short service at 9.30 am.
Those wishing to join in should be prepared for some gentle inclines along the way, and, as always, should dress for all Scottish weathers. Please provide your own transport and a packed lunch. (Some transport may be possible for those not able to do the whole walk). You can register online at https://www.parishoftraprain.org.uk/pilgrimage/

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Sidegate
Haddington
EH414BZ

Opening Hours

Monday 1:30pm - 4pm
Tuesday 1:30pm - 4pm
Wednesday 1:30pm - 4pm
Thursday 1:30pm - 4pm
Friday 1:30pm - 4pm
Saturday 1:30pm - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm
1:30pm - 4pm

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