Audio Guide St Giles' Cathedral

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St Giles' Cathedral
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About this place

14th-century Gothic cathedral with a crown-shaped spire, center of the Scottish Reformation.

Practical information

High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RE, UK
Opening hoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
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Points included in this audio guide

1
Thistle Chapel

Thistle Chapel

Thistle Chapel is a neo-Gothic chapel built in 1911, a ceremonial seat for the Order of the Thistle.

2

Preston Chapel

Preston Chapel is a historic side chapel of St. Giles' Cathedral, at the east end of the building.

3
Chambers Chapel

Chambers Chapel

A small but exquisite chapel in the southeast corner of St. Giles' Cathedral.

4
Choir

Choir

The choir of St Giles' Cathedral is an adult vocal ensemble of thirty singers from Edinburgh.

5
Nave

Nave

The main nave of St Giles is the central space of the cathedral, featuring impressive fan-vaulted ceilings.

6
North Transept

North Transept

The North Transept is part of the main Gothic structure of St Giles' Cathedral, built after the 1385 fire.

7
Rieger Organ

Rieger Organ

The Rieger organ, built in 1992, is an impressive Austrian instrument with over 4,000 pipes.

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7 points of interest included
  • 1.Thistle Chapel
  • 2.Preston Chapel
  • 3.Chambers Chapel
  • 4.Choir
  • 5.Nave
  • 6.North Transept
  • 7.Rieger Organ

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