St Giles' Cathedral

Visit this beautiful staple of historical architecture set in the heart of Edinburg, one of the most important architectural landmarks situated along the Royal Mile.

It was supposedly founded as early as 854 as a parish church and later renewed in the 12th century - the traces of the historical structures can be still seen in the present building. Later in the history, many chapels and altars were added to the building, thanks to the generous donations of prominent merchants and nobles.

Come and marvel at the place, where in 1559 John Knox, who is considered Scotland's Martin Luther, preached his first Reformation sermon and began to spread Presbyterian form of Protestantism throughout Scotland.