St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh

Name: St Mary's Cathedral
Address: 23 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5AW, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 225 6293

#68 among attractions in Edinburgh

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

St Mary's Cathedral or the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church in the West End of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built in the late 19th century in the West End of Edinburgh's New Town. The cathedral is the see of the Bishop of Edinburgh, one of seven bishops within the Episcopal Church, which is part of the Anglican Communion. Designed in a Gothic style by George Gilbert Scott, the cathedral is now protected as a category A listed building. and part of the Old Town and New Town of Edinburgh World Heritage Site. Reaching 90 metres, its spire makes the building the tallest in the Edinburgh urban area. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 55°56'55"N, 3°12'58"W

Address

23 Palmerston PlaceHaymarketEdinburgh EH12 5AW United Kingdom

Contact

+44 131 225 6293

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Day trips

St Mary's Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Edinburgh Castle, National War Museum, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum, St Cuthbert's Church.

0.6 miE
Spectacular old fortress with city views
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
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0.6 miE
Military exhibitions at Edinburgh Castle
National War Museum, Edinburgh
15 min walk • Nestled within the historic confines of Edinburgh Castle, the National War Museum stands as a poignant testament to Scotland's military history. This venerable institution, located in the heart of Scotland's capital, is dedicated to sharing the stories and preserving...
0.6 miE
Museum, Military museum
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum, Edinburgh
16 min walk • Nestled within the historic walls of Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum stands as a testament to over 300 years of military heritage. This distinguished museum is dedicated to Scotland's only cavalry regiment, the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, which...
0.4 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
12 min walk • St Cuthbert's Church, nestled at the foot of Edinburgh's iconic Castle Rock, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This historic church, with its origins dating back to the 7th century, is a spiritual landmark that has served the people of...
0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh
13 min walk • The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is part of the National Galleries of Scotland, which are based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Fountain
Ross Fountain, Edinburgh
14 min walk • Ross Fountain is a cast-iron structure located in West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. It was installed in 1872 and restored in 2018.
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of St John the Evangelist, Edinburgh
10 min walk • The Church of St John the Evangelist is a Scottish Episcopal church in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is sited at the west end of Princes Street at its junction with Lothian Road, and is protected as a category A listed building.
0.5 miNW
Cemetery, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh
13 min walk • The Dean Cemetery is a historically important Victorian cemetery north of the Dean Village, west of Edinburgh city centre, in Scotland.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Georgian House, Edinburgh
11 min walk • The Georgian House is an 18th-century townhouse situated at No. 7 Charlotte Square in the heart of the historic New Town of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It has been restored and furnished by the National Trust for Scotland, and is operated as a popular tourist attraction, with over 40,000 visitors annually.
0.4 miE
Nightlife, Cinema, Bars and clubs
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
11 min walk • The Edinburgh Filmhouse is a cinema located in Edinburgh, Scotland, which opened in 1979. It is home to the world's oldest continually running film festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Modern Two, Edinburgh
10 min walk • Modern Two, formerly the Dean Gallery, in Edinburgh, is one of the two buildings housing the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, one of Scotland's national art galleries. It is operated by the National Galleries of Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Mary's Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include West End, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Dean Bridge, Edinburgh (8 min walk), West Register House, Edinburgh (9 min walk), Modern Two, Edinburgh (10 min walk).

How to get to St Mary's Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Mary's Cathedral:

Bus

West Maitland Street • Lines: 12, 26, 3, 31, 4, 44 (4 min walk)
Atholl Crescent • Lines: 12, 26, 3, 31, 4, 44 (4 min walk)

Tram

West End • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (5 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (6 min walk)

Train

Haymarket (7 min walk)
Edinburgh Waverley (27 min walk)