Churches and Cathedrals in South Gyle

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Churches and Cathedrals in South Gyle

St Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral
4.6 (7230 ratings)4.5 (5872 ratings)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.
High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE, United Kingdom
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Canongate Kirk
Canongate Kirk
4.4 (211 ratings)4 (144 ratings)
17th-century Presbyterian church and burial place of eminent Scots, with a busy concert programme.
153 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BN, United Kingdom
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Edinburgh Churches and Cathedrals: Edinburgh, Scotland
"Address: Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8BN, Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0)131 226 5138 The Canongate Kirk is situated within the Old Town area of Edinburgh and is a particularly attractive building, being located just across from the Museum of Edinburgh and close to the university campus. This church serves as the place of worship for the Royal family when they are staying in the area and is steeped in history. Built in 1688, attractions include stunning architecture, classical music concerts and choir recitals."
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"The Canongate Kirk is a relatively simple building at the bottom of the Royal Mile. The church has many royal connections: in 1952, recently crowned Queen Elizabeth II was the first reigning monarch to visit while her granddaughter, Zara Philips, married here in 2011. Take a look at the coats of arms on the front two pews - these are the Royal Pew and the Castle Pew, reserved for visitors from the Royal family or Edinburgh Castle."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"In 1688 King James VII of Scotland (also King James II of England) ordered the construction of the Kirk of the Canongate and it was completed in 1691. Residents nearby had been using the Abbey Church but the King wanted to us that as a Chapel for the Order of the Thistle. The Kirk is architecturally unusual for Scotland with a Dutch-style end gable and a cruciform layout inside."
The Parish Church of St Cuthbert
The Parish Church of St Cuthbert
4.5 (348 ratings)4.5 (94 ratings)
Public garden setting for a late-Victorian church with Byzantine fittings and ornate stained glass.
5 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH1 2EP, United Kingdom
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"Located at the foot of Edinburgh Castle, St Cuthbert’s Parish Church is the spire you can see poking through the Edinburgh skyline whenever you see panoramic pictures of Edinburgh Castle itself. Expect to hear the Church’s ten bells on Sunday mornings and see beautiful wall paintings, stained glass windows and an organ built in 1899. Child friendly: yes, but no particular activities are available for them on a regular basis Address: St Cuthbert’s Parish Church, 5 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH1 2EP Opening hours for visitors: Tue to Thu 10am – 3pm More information here."
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Edinburgh Churches and Cathedrals: Edinburgh, Scotland
"Address: Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2EP, Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0)131 229 1142 St. Cuthbert's stands alongside the West Princes Street Gardens and just up from the Royal Lyceum Theatre, where it was built on the remains of six previous historic churches. Visitors will be able to admire a stunning marble pulpit, colourful stained-glass windows, war memorials and an Italian Renaissance-style interior."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Situated at the foot of the Castle and nestled amidst its churchyard and an abundance of greenery is St Cuthbert’s. It is widely believed that a church has been standing in this spot since 850 AD, making it technically Edinburgh’s oldest building. The architecture and decoration of the church is particularly ornate, which made it a source of some controversy when it was first designed."
Rosslyn Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel
4.7 (4998 ratings)4.5 (3090 ratings)
Intricately carved chapel built in 1446, featured in The Da Vinci Code movie, with history talks.
Chapel Loan, Roslin, EH25 9PU, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"Many years may have passed since Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code and the subsequent film came out, but floods of visitors still descend on Scotland's most beautiful and enigmatic church – Rosslyn Chapel. Built in the mid-15th century for Sir William St Clair, third prince of Orkney, its ornately carved interior – at odds with the architectural fashion of its time – is a monument to the mason's art, rich in symbolic imagery. Hourly talks by qualified guides are included with admission."
Mentioned by Edinburgh 2 days itinerary
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"Roslin: Best known for being the home of Rosslyn Chapel, the church featured in Dan Brown’s ‘The Da Vinci Code,’ Roslin is a pretty village with plenty to see. Of course, there’s the ancient and ornate Chapel to visit, but there’s also castle ruins and a delightful tea room to enjoy a hot brew in."
St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral
4.6 (928 ratings)4.5 (297 ratings)
Gothic, 19th-century Episcopal cathedral that towers over the city and offers daily choral services.
Palmerston Pl, Edinburgh, EH12 5AW, United Kingdom
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Edinburgh Churches and Cathedrals: Edinburgh, Scotland
"Address: 28 Manor Place / Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5AW, Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0)131 225 6293 Designed by George Gilbert Scott, the Cathedral Church of St. Mary the Virgin is located on the western side of the city centre. Construction of the cathedral began in 1874 and whilst the nave was opened just five years later, the twin spires on its western side were not actually completed until 1917. Highlights include impressive neo-Gothic architecture, well-preserved stained-glass windows, murals and an outstanding art collection, as well as daily choral services."
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"St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral is a short walk from Princes Street towards Haymarket. Its spires are visible from most places in Edinburgh, especially looking west from Princes Street. Not only does this cathedral offer a place of stillness in the bustling Scottish capital, there are also opportunities such as learning to be a stonemason in the Cathedral Workshop or a Cathedral Chorister at St Mary’s Music School."
St Mary's Catholic Cathedral
St Mary's Catholic Cathedral
4.6 (316 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings)
Place of Roman Catholic worship, designed by James Gillespie Graham and opened in 1814.
61 York Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3JD, United Kingdom
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Edinburgh Churches and Cathedrals: Edinburgh, Scotland
"Address: 61 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JD, Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0)131 556 1798 This popular Roman Catholic church dates back to 1814, being designed by James Gillespie Graham. Each month on the third Tuesday, look out for the organ and choir recitals. The adjacent Cafe Camino provides a rather tempting menu, offering bacon sandwiches, freshly made soup, lunchboxes for children, a choice of beverages (including coffee, tea, wine, beer and cider) and tubs of locally produced ice cream."
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"St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, originally called the Chapel of St Mary’s, held its first masses in August 1814. The Cathedral houses the National Shrine of St Andrew, Scotland’s patron saint, and even has an underground passage leading to a priest’s house in York Place. It wasn’t until the 1970s that passers by could see the Cathedral in its full splendor when tenements in front of the building were demolished."
Old Saint Paul's Scottish Episcopal Church
Old Saint Paul's Scottish Episcopal Church
4.5 (49 ratings)4.5 (9 ratings)
63 Jeffrey St, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Also dating back to the 1800s, Old St Paul’s has since been renovated multiple times – the nave extended and the chancel floor raised with marble. Nearly all of the many panes of stained glass, ornaments and vestments were made possible by fundraising or donations. Unusually, the gargoyles at Old St Paul’s are located inside, not on the exterior of the church as is common on buildings of this period."
Mansfield Traquair
Mansfield Traquair
4.6 (187 ratings)5 (46 ratings)
Ornate stained glass and elegant stonework distinguish this venue for exclusive private events.
15 Mansfield Pl, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB, United Kingdom
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Edinburgh Churches and Cathedrals: Edinburgh, Scotland
"Address: East London Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4BL, Scotland, UK Mansfield Place Church is to be found within the New Town area, standing close to the bus depot and the King George V Park. Built in 1872 by Robert Rowand Anderson, this old church has had many uses over the years and once even functioned as a nightclub. Today, it is owned by the Mansfield Traquair Trust, a conservation group who have actively restored the building over a number of years."

Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in South Gyle

Alba Cafe
Alba Cafe
4.5 (762 ratings)
Historical hilltop memorial to soldiers & sailors from Scotland who perished in the Napoleonic Wars.
86-88 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JR, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"The National Monument of Scotland lies on Calton Hill, overlooking the city. The monument was designed to commemorate Scottish soldiers who fought in the Napoleonic Wars, but was never completed. The monument has stood since 1829 and is a popular tourist attraction."
Mentioned by Only By Land
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"The National Monument of Scotland was built from 1826 to 1829. It honors both the Scottish soldiers and sailors who lost their lives during the Napoleonic Wars of 1803 to 1815. Based on the Athens Parthenon, the Scottish equivalent is clearly unfinished."
Mentioned by Edinburgh 2 days itinerary
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"This hill is home to a series of monuments, including the National Monument of Scotland, which bears more than a passing resemblance to the Parthenon in Greece. Which makes sense, because that’s what it was modelled on."
The Hub
The Hub
4.3 (524 ratings)
A grand 1840s building houses a laid-back, cafe-diner hangout, with afternoon tea and supper deals.
348-350 Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NE, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Trip101
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"This place serves a variety of foods — from vegan options to gluten-free selections tailored to meet the needs of each customer. It also greatly embraces families with a family-sized serving and an outdoor setting where the kids feel comfortable. The separate bar is also friendly to ensure that there is no mix-up with the minors."
Mentioned by introducingedinburgh.com
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"The Highland Tolbooth Kirk is a gothic style church established between 1842 and 1844. It has the tallest spire in Edinburgh, measuring 71.7 m. Highland Tolbooth was closed as a church in 1979 and was unused until it became “The Hub” in 1999."
Ostara
Ostara
4.8 (406 ratings)
Charming, neighborhood eatery offering seasonal, area-sourced brunch dishes in a relaxed atmosphere.
52 Coburg St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6HJ, United Kingdom
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Top Best American Restaurants in South Gyle

The City Cafe
The City Cafe
4.2 (1548 ratings)
Cool bar with American diner vibe, serving up beers, burgers, cocktails and shakes for hip regulars.
19 Blair St, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR, United Kingdom
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"Be transported to another time with City Cafe's diner setting and huge fluffy pancake stacks. A local favourite since 1980, you can find the portal to 1920s America on Blair St. Sit next to the jukebox and go for a classic bacon and syrup combo (teamed with an ice-cream shake of course) for the ultimate quintessential American experience."
Mentioned by Time Out Edinburgh
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"A kitschy American diner by day, the City Café becomes a pre-club party joint by night. Cocktail and beer pitchers are the main event, and on the weekends guest and resident DJs spin funk, hip hop and house tracks to get you in the mood for nearby dancefloors."
TGI Fridays
TGI Fridays
4.3 (1677 ratings)
Casual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.
26 Castle St, Edinburgh, EH2 3HT, United Kingdom
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"Each Friday, Fountainbridge hosts some of Scotland’s best street food vendors at the Union Canal, behind Avka bar. It’s the perfect spot for a Friday lunch or a post-work treat. The line-up of traders changes each week, but you’ll often find local favourites such as Babu Bombay Street Kitchen, Barnacles & Bones, Bonnie Burrito, French Connection Creperie and Union of Genius Soup on-site."
Mentioned by scotland.org.uk
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"It has been offering delectable Franco-Scottish fare for more than10 years!. The city regulars make the bistro's main clientele. A very busy and much loved restaurant in Edinburgh."
Filling Station
Filling Station
3.9 (2042 ratings)
Retro gas station themed US-style bar-diner, offering burgers, wings, American dishes and cocktails.
235-241 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1PE, United Kingdom
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Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in South Gyle

Jupiter Artland
Jupiter Artland
4.6 (719 ratings)4.5 (493 ratings)
Contemporary art park and gallery, showcasing outdoor work by leading sculpture and land artists.
Bonnington House The Steadings, Wilkieston, Edinburgh, EH27 8BY, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"The grounds of 17th-century Bonnington House, 10 miles west of Edinburgh, have been lovingly converted by owners and art patrons Robert and Nicky Wilson into a gorgeous, landscaped sculpture park. Meadows and woodland showcase works – many of them specially commissioned – by a clutch of Britain's leading artists, including Antony Gormley, Anish Kapoor, Cornelia Parker and Nathan Coley, anchored by the the vast landscape sculpture Cells of Life by Charles Jencks. A varied events program includes tours every Wednesday at 10.30am."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"The beautiful grounds of a Jacobean manor house have been transformed by an art-loving couple, Robert and Nicky Wilson, into an impressive…"
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
4.4 (457 ratings)4 (180 ratings)
Art and antiquities from the royal collection plus special exhibitions in a Victorian building.
Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Edinburgh 2 days itinerary
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"I went to the Queen’s Gallery instead, which showcases a small subset of the art that is found within the royal, private collection. ***For the Queen’s Gallery, tickets are £7.00 for adults, £6.40 for adults over 60 or students (with valid ID), £3.50 for children under 17 or the disabled, and children under 5 are free.The Queen’s Gallery is open daily from 9:30 am – 6:00 pm."
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
Top Attractions in Edinburgh - Forever Edinburgh
"The Queen's Gallery, located in the Palace of Holyroodhouse, was opened by Her Majesty The Queen in November 2002 as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. Now, it hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection. A worthwhile stop on a visit to the Royal Mile."
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"The Palace of Holyroodhouse and The Queens Gallery lie at the east end of The Royal Mile, opposite the Scottish Parliament. The visit is best achieved by taxi, local bus service from Waverley Bridge or tour bus. Walking takes around 15 minutes from Waverley Station."
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
4.6 (3034 ratings)4.5 (2461 ratings)
Scots history and celebrity portraits in a grand, red-stone Victorian gallery with a shop and cafe.
1 Queen St, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD, United Kingdom
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