Welcome to St Mary’s Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh

The Nave of St Mary's

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St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh

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St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral is one of the great buildings of worship in Scotland. Designed by George Gilbert Scott and dedicated in 1879, it is the seat of the Bishop of Edinburgh, and a landmark in the city's famous New Town.

St Mary's is also home to a thriving Christian community, with services every day, led six times a week by the Choir of St Mary’s Cathedral. This goes alongside our commitment to Christian works within Edinburgh and beyond.

St Mary's Cathedral is a registered charity (SC014741).

Upcoming Events

For a full list of events, including all our regular services, see our What's On page.

Christian Aid Week at the Cathedral - Step Challenge
Sun, 12 May
12 May 2024, 09:00 – 18 May 2024, 17:00
12 May 2024, 09:00 – 18 May 2024, 17:00
Christian Aid Week is back again, and the Cathedral is getting involved in lots of ways, including a reprise of its ever-popular Step Challenge!
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Multiple Dates
Choral Evensong - Holy Comforter Choir
Sat, 18 May
18 May 2024, 17:30 – 18:15
18 May 2024, 17:30 – 18:15
A service to end the day, sung by guest choir the Holy Comforter Choir, from Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Film Screening: FINITE
Wed, 22 May
22 May 2024, 18:30 – 21:00
22 May 2024, 18:30 – 21:00
The Edinburgh branch of the Stop Rosebank campaign, in collaboration with A+E, present FINITE: The Climate of Change.
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Multiple Dates
Ring Out for Climate Justice
Sat, 25 May
25 May 2024, 11:30 – 14:00
25 May 2024, 11:30 – 14:00
A monthly bellringing event at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh, to raise awareness of the climate and ecological crisis – led by young people aged 11-16.
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Children's Come and Sing: Jonah-man Jazz
Sat, 01 Jun
01 Jun 2024, 14:00 – 16:15
01 Jun 2024, 14:00 – 16:15
Calling all children in P3-7 who love to sing! Join us for an afternoon of singing all about the story of Jonah and the Whale.
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Talk: Song School restoration
Fri, 07 Jun
07 Jun 2024, 19:30 – 20:30
07 Jun 2024, 19:30 – 20:30
Karen Dundas, the restorer of the Song School murals last year, is coming to the Cathedral to give a talk on her work.
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Multiple Dates
Young Families Group
Sat, 08 Jun
08 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
08 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
A chance for parents and young children to meet, chat and play together in a relaxed environment.
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Edinburgh Springboard 2.0: Bridging Arts & Climate!
Fri, 21 Jun
21 Jun 2024, 12:00 – 16:00
21 Jun 2024, 12:00 – 16:00
Calling all Climate Activists, Community Groups & Creative Minds! Join us for an inspiring event exploring the intersection of art, culture, & climate action. Hosted by A+E at St Mary’s Cathedral, ECCAN, and Creative Carbon Scotland.
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Multiple Dates
Ring Out for Climate Justice
Sat, 22 Jun
22 Jun 2024, 11:30 – 14:00
22 Jun 2024, 11:30 – 14:00
A monthly bellringing event at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh, to raise awareness of the climate and ecological crisis – led by young people aged 11-16.
Learn more

Multiple Dates
Plants are our Teachers workshop: A Morning with Moss and Lichen
Sat, 29 Jun
29 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 13:00
29 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 13:00
These workshops explore a range of approaches to art-making and materials, drawing inspiration and colour from plants, rock and soil. The programme is suitable for all abilities, and takes place in the Cathedral's Chapter House and across the grounds.
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Sounds of the 60s
Fri, 16 Aug
16 Aug 2024, 19:30 – 21:30
16 Aug 2024, 19:30 – 21:30
Your favourite 60s pop classics as you’ve never heard them before, sung in Edinburgh’s most spectacular acoustic venue.
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