Venue Description

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). Admission to the Cathedral is free. Visitors are invited to make a donation of £3.00 per person. Volunteer guides are on duty each day to welcome visitors, answer questions and conduct guided tours on request. There are information desks situated at the main West entrance and at the Thistle Chapel

Accessibility

At the main West entrance there are steps, flanked by two ramps leading into the building. Once inside, there are a small number of steps which can easily be avoided by taking the ramp on the right inside the cathedral. Within the cathedral, the Thistle Chapel is the only area which cannot be accessed at all. The café can be accessed by a small number of stairs from outside the cathedral. There is no wheelchair access to the café.

Accessible Performances

St Giles has musical performances which are accessible, but occasionally there may be external performances which we cannot control.

Toilets

Information about the toilets has not been added for this venue.

Staff

We have trained first aid staff.

Assistance dog facilities

Other assistance dog facilities

Assistance dogs are welcome. Water bowls for assistance dogs can be provided at the Institute Francais d’Ecosse, West Parliament Square, EH1 1RF