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.
About Greyfriars Kirk
| 1 Greyfriars, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2QQ | |
| 01312251900 | |
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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.
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Upcoming Events at Greyfriars Kirk
Philip Paris: Book Talk and Signing
Join us at Greyfriars Kirk on 25th September for a morning with author Philip Paris to hear from him about his latest novel, the history of the Covenanters and the close connections with the Kirk!
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The Choral Pilgrimage 2025: Edinburgh
The Sixteen is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its annual Choral Pilgrimage tour with the programme ‘Angel of Peace’ and bring it to Greyfriars Kirk on 27th September.
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Women into Work Jobs Fair
Smart Works Scotland is running a Women into Work Jobs Fair from 10am - 2pm on Tuesday 7th October at Greyfriars Kirk and you are warmly invited to attend.
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Greyfriars at 12 Violin/Piano concert
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
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
Harpsichordist Lillian Gordis directs a programme of French/German music from the 18th century.
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Foldings and Whirlings
The Singers from Dunedin Consort perform acappella with a programme of songs from the Renaissance to present day.
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Cantatas & Concertos
Alexander Chance joins Dunedin Consort for a programme of Bach, Telemann and Graupner.
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Hopetoun House
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Nelson Monument
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National Museum of Flight Scotland
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