Edinburgh: Sacred and Religious Sites
Places and attractions in the Sacred and religious sites category
Categories
- Church
- Museum
- Shopping
- Historical place
- Park
- History museum
- Street
- Memorial
- Concerts and shows
- Art gallery
- Bridge
- Nightlife
- Art museum
- Forts and castles
- Theater
- Reportedly haunted
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Specialty museum
- Cemetery
- Shopping centre
- Gothic Revival architecture
- Architecture
- Neighbourhood
- Sacred and religious sites
- Golf
- Library
- Monuments and statues
- Square
- Natural attraction
- Entertainment
- Shopping district
- Vernacular architecture
- Outdoor activities
- Military museum
- Bars and clubs
- Science museum
- Modern art museum
- Arenas and stadiums
- Nature
- Lake
- Area
- Cinema
- Event space
- Archaeological site
- Universities and schools
- Village
St Cuthbert's Church
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...
Holyrood Abbey
Picturesque remains of an 1128 abbey Holyrood Abbey, nestled at the foot of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, stands as a poignant reminder of Scotland's monastic history. Founded in 1128 by King David I of Scotland, this former Augustinian monastery is a site steeped in centuries of history and royal tradition.
St Margaret's Chapel
Small, 12th-century Romanesque chapel Nestled within the historic ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, St Margaret's Chapel stands as the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This modest yet enchanting church dates back to the 12th century and is a revered site, dedicated to Saint Margaret of...
Church of St John the Evangelist
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.
Edinburgh Central Mosque
Edinburgh Central Mosque is located on Potterrow near the University of Edinburgh central area and the National Museum of Scotland. The mosque and Islamic centre was designed by Dr. Basil Al Bayati, and took more than six years to complete at a cost of £3.5M.
Greyfriars Kirk
17th-century active church and arts venue 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. Greyfriars traces its origin to the south-west parish of Edinburgh, founded in 1598. Initially, this congregation met in the western portion of St Giles'.
South Leith Parish Church
South Leith Parish Church, originally the Kirk of Our Lady, St Mary, is a congregation of the Church of Scotland. It is the principal church and congregation in Leith, in Edinburgh.
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