Canongate Kirk - The Kirk Of Holyroodhouse And Edinburgh Castle
About Canongate Kirk - The Kirk Of Holyroodhouse And Edinburgh Castle
Founded in 1690. A member of the Church of Scotland with a thriving congregation, Canongate Kirk is also a well-loved concert venue For more information about our history go to our website https://www. canongatekirk.org. uk
Canongate Kirk - The Kirk Of Holyroodhouse And Edinburgh Castle Description
Canongate Kirk is a Presbyterian church and a member of the Church of Scotland, serving the parish of Canongate in Edinburgh's Old Town district. The parish includes The Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. HM Queen Elizabeth attends Canongate Kirk from time to time when she is in residence at The Palace of Holyroodhouse. It is also the parish church for Edinburgh Castle and has strong military connections. The church was founded in 1688 and finished being built in 1691 on the order of King James VII. Canongate Kirkyard is the resting place of many Edinburgh notables including Adam Smith the economist, Robert Fergusson the poet, whose bronze statue stands outside the gate, and 'Clarinda', Robert Burns' muse and friend whose real name was Agnes Maclehose. The current minister is the Rev Neil Gardner. Sunday services include a family service at 10am and Parish Worship at 11. 15am. All are welcome. During the summer months Canongate Kirk is open to visitors most days and there are free tours of the kirk and kirkyard.
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Today talented American harpist Erynne played a recital in aid of the Canongate Kirk Appeal. Erynne is currently studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow. The recital included traditional folk music, classical pieces, the theme music from the film 'How to train your Dragon' and a beautiful and moving version of Amazing Grace. Thank you Erynne!
Thanks to the group of walkers and runners who came on the Sponsored Walk around Arthur's Seat to raise money for the Canongate Kirk appeal. So far we are edging towards an amazing total of nearly £2,000 for this event. A big thank you as well to the ladies who provided, tea, coffee, sausage and bacon rolls at the end of the walk. It made it all worth it!!
Preparations are underway to open our doors for Doors Open Weekend at Canongate Kirk. We are open tomorrow 29th from 10.30am until 4,30pm and Sunday 30th from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Drop in and see our beautiful church with its blue pews. There is also a small exhibition and tours of the church and graveyard. We look forward to seeing you.
Canongate Kirk will be participating in Doors Open Weekend on Saturday 29th September from 10.30 - 16.30 and Sunday 30th September from 13.30 - 16.30. This year's theme is Year Of Young People. There will be tours of the kirk and kirkyard focused on young people and those who have affected their lives. There's also a display in the kirk foyer about the kirk’s involvement with young people and a quiz for children. Find out more about us and the many others venues taking part at www.doorsopendays.org.uk/places/edinburgh /
The next fundraising event in aid of the Canongate Kirk appeal is a sponsored walk on Saturday 29th September starting at 10am from the Harry Younger Hall and going down to Queen's Park, round Arthur's Seat and back to the Harry Younger Hall for refreshments. Sponsor forms are available from the Church Office. Even if you are unable to take part, please consider giving a donation.
A Talk by Mr. Douglas Hunter LLB Member of the SRU Discipline Panel for over 25 years and currently Chairman Citing Commissioner Pro14, European Cup, 6 Nations, World Rugby and Rugby World Cup 1999 – 2018 Citing Commissioner at 5 RWC tournaments, 4 RWC Sevens and 4 Commonwealth Games Sevens TUESDAY 30th OCTOBER 2018 ... 6.45PM - 8.15PM HARRY YOUNGER HALL LOCHEND CLOSE EH8 8BL (OPPOSITE PANMURE HOUSE)
Tickets: £5 each can be purchased online from canongatekirk@btinternet.com
All proceeds go towards the Canongate Kirk Building Repair Appeal Fund
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A member of the Scots Dragoon Guards yesterday during the Riding of the Marches.
Join us for 11.15 service commemorating the Battle of Britain tomorrow then take your place on the Royal Mile to watch the unforgettable sight of the horses and riders who will be passing around 15.30. Crowds gather early!
Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland give a lunchtime concert today at Canongate Kirk 1.10pm. Admission free. Collection for army charities will be made after the concert with donations gratefully received.
Riders and horses will reach the Royal Mile about 3pm. It's a wonderful sight and well worth watching.
The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland returns to Canongate Kirk with a free lunchtime concert on Friday 14th September at 1.10pm. All welcome. Retiring collection for a military charity.
Canongate Kirk is again taking part in Edinburgh Doors Open Weekend on Saturday 29th September all day and Sunday 30th in the afternoon. visit the Doors Open Days Facebook page and website www.doorsopendays.org.uk/ for more information. There will be tours, visual displays and a children's quiz so please bring visiting friends and family along.
Friday night is Frobenius night at Canongate Kirk! Come and hear David Goodenough, our resident organist, play Bach, Handel, Strauss and more on the magnificent Frobenius organ at 6pm tonight in the superb acoustics of Canongate Kirk. Tickets £5 on the door. All profits will go to the Church Appeal for essential maintenance and repairs to the building.
Canongate Kirk continues to have Sunday services throughout the Edinburgh Festival. Family service at 10am followed by Parish Worship at 11.15am. All welcome. We are also running free tours of the Kirk and Kirkyard every Sunday at 1pm. Meet at the door.
David Corkhill and the Edinburgh Festival Ensemble reunite for a special centenary performance of Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale. Rachael Liddell narrates.
The highly acclaimed Rock Festival Choir (Alnwick’s cappella Chamber Choir) sing Rachmaninov’s wonderfully rich All-Night Vigil.
Tamas Fejes, returns with a selection of Bach's monumental masterworks written for unaccompanied violin, regarded to be the pinnacle of the solo violin repertoire.
Consort of Voices return for their tenth year of Fringe performances. To celebrate, they will be revisiting some of their favourites from the past ten years.
A programme that includes some of Bach's earliest organ music as well as pieces that are decidedly youthful in spirit. David Hamilton plays the Frobenius organ in the superb acoustic setting of Edinburgh's historic Canongate Kirk.
We are so grateful, every time we come to Edinburgh, for the warm welcome we receive from everyone at Canongate Kirk- thanks again.