Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh

Name: Greyfriars Kirk
Address: 1 Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2QQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 225 1900

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Greyfriars Kirk is a parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is surrounded by Greyfriars Kirkyard. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1620 (404 years ago)Coordinates: 55°56'48"N, 3°11'32"W

Address

1 Greyfriars PlaceLauristonEdinburgh EH1 2QQ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 131 225 1900

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Greyfriars Kirk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Giles' Cathedral, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Gladstone's Land, National Museum of Scotland.

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Iconic Presbyterian place of worship
St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
6 min walk • St Giles' Cathedral, often referred to as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, stands as a venerable beacon of Scotland's ecclesiastical history, nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. This majestic church, with its distinctive crown steeple piercing the skyline, is not...
~130 ftNW
Reportedly haunted, Cemetery
Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's bustling Old Town lies Greyfriars Kirkyard, a historic cemetery that is as rich in history as it is in atmosphere. Established in the late 16th century, this graveyard is renowned for its connection to the city's past and its...
~1060 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
6 min walk • Stepping into Gladstone's Land is like traveling back in time through the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. This historic tenement, managed by the National Trust for Scotland, offers a vivid glimpse into 17th-century city life.
~600 ftE
Natural history and industrial exhibits
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic landscape, the National Museum of Scotland stands as a beacon of culture and knowledge. This impressive institution is a must-visit for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Scotland's past, its contributions to the...
~580 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Subway Cowgate, Edinburgh
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~280 ftSE
Nightlife
Sandy Bell's, Edinburgh
2 min walk • Sandy Bell's is a music pub in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is known locally and internationally for its live traditional music sessions, it was frequented regularly by folklorist Hamish Henderson prior to his death in 2002, indeed there is a bust of Henderson displayed above the bar.
~960 ftW
City wall, Historical place
Flodden Wall, Edinburgh
5 min walk • There have been several town walls around Edinburgh, Scotland, since the 12th century. Some form of wall probably existed from the foundation of the royal burgh in around 1125, though the first building is recorded in the mid-15th century, when the King's Wall was constructed.
~1060 ftN
Street
Royal Mile, Edinburgh
6 min walk • The Royal Mile is a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. The term was first used descriptively in W M Gilbert's Edinburgh in the Nineteenth Century, "...with its Castle and Palace and the royal mile between"...
~850 ftN
Church
Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh
5 min walk • The Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh is a Category B listed building in Edinburgh, Scotland, situated on Victoria Terrace in the city's Old Town. It is the central meeting house for members of the Quakers in Edinburgh. There is also another Quaker meeting held in the Open Door cafe in Morningside in the south of the city.
~870 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh
5 min walk • The Reid Concert Hall is a small music venue in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located in the south-western corner of Bristo Square about 0.53 kilometres south of the Royal Mile, and is part of the University of Edinburgh.
~360 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh
2 min walk • Bedlam Theatre is a fully operational, 90-seat theatre housed in a former Neogothic church at the foot of George IV Bridge in central Edinburgh. It is owned by the University of Edinburgh, and notable for being the oldest student-run theatre in Britain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Greyfriars Kirk open?

Greyfriars Kirk is open:

Monday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 11 am - 1:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Greyfriars Kirk?

Nearby attractions include Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Greyfriars Bobby Fountain, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Old Town, Edinburgh (2 min walk).

How to get to Greyfriars Kirk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Greyfriars Kirk:

Bus

Forrest Road • Lines: 23, 27, 41 (2 min walk)
Chambers Street • Lines: 41 (3 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (10 min walk)
Haymarket (27 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (11 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (15 min walk)