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Greyfriars Kirk

Welcome to Greyfriars Kirk, a worshipping congregation of the Church of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town where a church has stood since 1620.

Greyfriars Kirk

About Greyfriars Kirk

1 Greyfriars, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2QQ
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We try to be a welcoming, inclusive community and to respond to local needs in a variety of ways. Worship takes place during the week as well as on Sundays in English and Gaelic.

The Kirk is a major venue for the arts, a tourist destination and through the Grassmarket Community Project we support some of our most vulnerable citizens.

The surrounding Kirkyard is the resting place of many prominent citizens, including James Hutton, Robert Adam, Mary Erskine and Henry Mackenzie.

Our museum tells the story of religious activity on the Greyfriars site from Franciscan times to the present day and boasts, among other artefacts, one of only a handful of original copies of the National Covenant signed in the Kirk in 1638. You can also view the oil painting of Greyfriars Bobby by John MacLeod.

Upcoming Events at Greyfriars Kirk

Greyfriars at 12 Violin/Piano concert

16th October 2025

Don't miss Christopher Bevan and Clare Hoffman when they return to Greyfriars at 12pm on Thursday 16th October for this Violin/Piano concert!

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Book event: Sibeal Pounder

18th October 2025

Do you have the GUTS to join the Fright Club? Join bestselling children’s author Sibeal Pounder to celebrate the publication of her brand new spooky book series, Fright Club.

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Lillian Gordis: French Connection

30th January 2026

Harpsichordist Lillian Gordis directs a programme of French/German music from the 18th century.

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Foldings and Whirlings

25th April 2026

The Singers from Dunedin Consort perform acappella with a programme of songs from the Renaissance to present day.

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Cantatas & Concertos

6th May 2026

Alexander Chance joins Dunedin Consort for a programme of Bach, Telemann and Graupner.

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