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St Giles’ Cathedral is the historic City Church of Edinburgh. With its famed crown spire it stands on the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, it is the Mother Church of Presbyterianism and contains the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle (Scotland’s chivalric company of knights headed by the Queen).
There is record of a parish church in Edinburgh by the year 854, served by a vicar from a monastic house, probably in England. It is possible that the first church, a modest affair, was in use for several centuries before it was formally dedicated by the bishop of St Andrews on 6 October 1243. The parish church of Edinburgh was subsequently reconsecrated and named in honour of the patron saint of the town, St Giles, whose feast day is celebrated on 1 September.
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Enjoy a free lunchtime concert in St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh on 9th June by visiting high school choir from the USA, Pearl Singers!
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On Tour and direct from California! Davis Madrigals, a chamber choir performing various music dating from the 15th century to the present, come to St Giles's Cathedral on 21st June!
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The Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform an exquisite selection of works by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral!
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On Friday 15th July, in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral, the outstanding musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform an exquisite selection of works by candlelight!
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From Bach to The Beatles and beyond, renowned South Australian musician/songwriter William Jack presents a free (non-ticketed) multi-style cello recital in St Giles' Cathedral on 20th August!
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Presented by Candlelight with some of the country's greatest opera singers in the stunning setting of St Giles' Cathedral, this truly is an evening not to be missed!
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Enjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, performed by the outstanding musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta!
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