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Welcome to St Mary’s Cathedral

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.

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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.

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

Upcoming Events

For a full list, see our What's On page

  • Young Families Group
    Young Families Group
    Multiple Dates
    Young Families Group
    Sat, 11 May
    11 May 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    11 May 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    A chance for parents and young children to meet, chat and play together in a relaxed environment.
  • The Big Day 2024: Let us Pray!
    The Big Day 2024: Let us Pray!
    The Big Day 2024: Let us Pray!
    Sat, 11 May
    11 May 2024, 10:15 – 15:30
    11 May 2024, 10:15 – 15:30
    A free, family-friendly day of learning, creating, and worshipping together. Time to sign up and get planning!
  • Ring Out for Climate Justice
    Ring Out for Climate Justice
    Multiple Dates
    Ring Out for Climate Justice
    Sat, 11 May
    11 May 2024, 11:30 – 14:00
    11 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.
  • Choral Evensong - Holy Comforter Choir
    Choral Evensong - Holy Comforter Choir
    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.
  • Children's Come and Sing: Jonah-man Jazz
    Children's Come and Sing: Jonah-man Jazz
    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.
  • Talk: Song School restoration
    Talk: Song School restoration
    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.
  • Young Families Group
    Young Families Group
    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.
  • Ring Out for Climate Justice
    Ring Out for Climate Justice
    Multiple Dates
    Ring Out for Climate Justice
    Sat, 08 Jun
    08 Jun 2024, 11:30 – 14:00
    08 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.
  • Edinburgh Springboard 2.0: Bridging Arts & Climate!
    Edinburgh Springboard 2.0: Bridging Arts & Climate!
    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.
  • Plants are our Teachers workshop: A Morning with Moss and Lichen
    Plants are our Teachers workshop: A Morning with Moss and Lichen
    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.
  • Sounds of the 60s
    Sounds of the 60s
    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.
  • Piano recital - Hanna Csermely
    Piano recital - Hanna Csermely
    Piano recital - Hanna Csermely
    Sat, 04 May
    04 May 2024, 13:00 – 14:00
    04 May 2024, 13:00 – 14:00
    A lunchtime piano concert from Hungarian pianist Hanna Csermely.
  • Plants are our Teachers workshop: Dynamic Plant Drawing
    Plants are our Teachers workshop: Dynamic Plant Drawing
    Multiple Dates
    Plants are our Teachers workshop: Dynamic Plant Drawing
    Sat, 04 May
    04 May 2024, 10:00 – 05 May 2024, 16:30
    04 May 2024, 10:00 – 05 May 2024, 16:30
    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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