About St Mary'S Cathedral, Edinburgh
The Mother Church of the Diocese of Edinburgh and the only Cathedral in Scotland to maintain the tradition of daily Choral worship.
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This Sunday, (25 November), there will be no Choral Evensong in the Cathedral, as our choir will be participating in the 3 Choirs Choral Evensong at Paisley Abbey, with the Choirs of Paisley Abbey and St Giles Cathedral. All are welcome to join for the service at 5pm.
Tomorrow will be a fantastic opportunity for any budding new choristers out there, a chance to learn and sing with our Cathedral Choir, at 'Be a Chorister Day.'
All are welcome to join us for our Choral Services this week, all at 5.30pm.
MONDAY 19 NOVEMBER: Choral Evensong (Choristers) Stephen Darlington - Preces & Responses Psalms 98-101... Sumsion in G Blake - And now another day is gone
TUESDAY 20 NOVEMBER: Choral Evensong Rose - Preces & Responses Psalm 104 Byrd - Second Service Byrd - Sing joyfully
WEDNESDAY 21 NOVEMBER: Choral Evensong (Lay Clerks) Harris - Preces & Responses Psalm 106 West in C Macpherson - Jubilate
THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER: Choral Eucharist Gabriel Jackson - Missa Sanctae Margaretae Mathias - Lift up your heads
FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER: Choral Evensong (Be a Chorister Day) Rose - Preces & Responses Psalms 114, 115 Stanford in B flat Britten - Jubilate
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Our Vice-Provost offers his thoughts on meditation in the Cathedral.
I case you missed it, our Bellringers were recently featured in HeraldScotland! The article is well worth a read if you have a spare 5 minutes: https://www.heraldscotland.com/…/170070 83.why-scotlands-be…/
We are truly blessed to have a building that looks as stunning as this.
Christian Aid's photo exhibition, 'Uprooted', which tells the story of people forced from their homes in Nigeria, Kenya and Iraq is coming to the Cathedral from November 19 to December 17. The impactful exhibition is certainly worth visiting, bringing to light the plight of refugees around the world.
All are welcome to join us for our Choral Services this week, all at 5.30pm.
MONDAY 12 NOVEMBER: Choral Evensong (Choristers) Malcolm Archer (Set Two) Psalms 65-67... Timothy Byram-Wigfield in E Howard Goodall - The Lord is my shepherd
TUESDAY 13 NOVEMBER: Choral Evensong Matthew Martin - Preces & Responses Psalms 69, 70 Magnificat - Plainsong tone ii Josquin - Nunc Dimittis Blitheman - In pace
WEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER: Choral Evensong (Lay Clerks) Harris - Preces & Responses Psalms 73, 74 Wood in E Wood - View me Lord
THURSDAY 15 NOVEMBER: Choral Eucharist Croce - Missa prima sexti toni Croce - In spiritu humilitatis
FRIDAY 16 NOVEMBER: Choral Evensong Margaret of Scotland, 1093 Matthew Martin - Preces & Responses Psalm 89 Victoria - Magnificat terti toni, Nunc Dimittis Victoria - O quam gloriosum
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Lest we forget.
Our pipers after playing Battle's O'er at 6am this morning. Harris, from Edinburgh, was joined by Logie and Archie, two young pipers from Mull who were in Edinburgh for yesterday's Scotland match.
All are welcome to join us for our Remembrance Sunday events, including a Lone Piper outside the Cathedral as part of 'Battle's Over', and a devotional performance of Fauré's Requiem with the Cathedral Choir and the Orchestra of St Mary's Music School.
6am - Lone Piper
8am - Holy Communion
... 1030am - Remembrance Service Berkeley - Mass for five voices Elgar - Lux aeterna
330pm - Fauré Requiem
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St Mary's is proud to be the only Church in Scotland which maintains a daily choral tradition. A recent article in the Church times outlines the popularity of Evensong, it's not long, and is definitely worth taking a moment to read!
https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/…/why-cho ral-evensong-is-so-p…
A big thank you to our archivist, Iain Morrison, who has compiled a booklet talking about the Cathedral's connections to WWI, as part of this time of Remembrance. The booklet is available at the back of the Cathedral, next to a donation box for Poppy Scotland.
Our Paolozzi window shining beautifully on the stonework in the Resurrection Chapel.
This coming Remembrance Sunday the Cathedral is taking part in 'Battle's Over', a nationwide day of Commemorative Events marking the Centenary of the end of the First World War. As part of this event, there will be a lone piper outside the Cathedral at 6am, as well as bells ringing out for the end of WW1 and for peace. More information is available on the website: http://www.cathedral.net/battles-over-nov ember-11/
A devotional performance of Faure's Requiem for Remembrance Sunday with the Choir of St Mary’s Cathedral and Orchestra of St Mary’s Music School. All are welcome.
We're still mightily impressed that there are people willing to sleep in our Nave overnight.. click below to find out more about The Wee Sleep out, and to donate to Social Bite
All are welcome to join us for our Choral Services this week. (all at 5.30pm)
MONDAY 5 NOVEMBER: Choral Evensong (Choristers) Stephen Darlington - Preces & Responses Psalms 27-28... Howard Skempton - Edinburgh Service Gabriel Jackson - The land of spices
TUESDAY 6 NOVEMBER: Choral Evensong Rose - Preces & Responses Psalms 32-34 Ireland in F Balfour Gardner - Evening Hymn
WEDNESDAY 7 NOVEMBER: Choral Evensong (Lay Clerks) Harris - Preces & Responses Psalm 37 Townhill - Fauxbourdons Gabriel Jackson - In all his works
THURSDAY 8 NOVEMBER: Choral Eucharist (Choristers) Fauré - Messe Basse Fauré - Ave verum
FRIDAY 9 NOVEMBER: Choral Evensong Rose - Preces & Responses Psalms 47-49 Farrant - Short Service Farrant - Call to remembrance
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"Te lucis ante terminum, rerum creator poscimus", before the ending of the day, creator of the world we pray.
Another Sunday draws to a close, a day full of fantastic music making and thoughtful prayer.
Wonderful place! I was shooting a wedding here the other day with a wonderful couple who'd flown over from the States as they love Edinburgh. The Father was incredibly helpful start to finish. The whole family had a great time and we got to work in one of the most spectacular Cathedrals in Edinburgh! Wonderful day! Awesome place!
Wonderful congregations and architecture, and one of the best Cathedral choirs in the UK.
Visited st. Mary's on Christmas eve ,it was brilliant ..superb choir and enormous congregation, standing room only. Will try to visit again when next in edinburgh.
Tranquillity in the midst of city life. Beautiful stained glass windows abound and unusually 3 spires.....wonderful
The organ must have been rebuilt since I was there in 1968 as it now seems to be much more brilliant. In 1968, my friend, Dennis Townhill, was organist. The choir was good but has since improved to the extent that prompted another person to write that it is now among the best choirs in the UK. I have many fond memories of the cathedral and Edinburgh. My only regrets are that (1) my year of peripatetic school music teaching there was too short and (2) Edinburgh is on the other side of the world from my home and Cairn Terriers in NW Tasmania.
Stunning! Should never be missed when visiting Edinburgh - but I bet 99% of people do!
One of the most beautiful churches I've ever seen; absolutely spectacular!
Last stop on my 2 week Scotland holiday, and what a wonderful and blessed way to top off the trip with beautiful, spiritual, Evensong. God bless your continuing ministry. �
I wis confirmed here, and my faither wis ordained, in the early '60's. Maist of these fowk have gone now, mony proud of the historic role of the Scottish Episcopal Church in oor land's troubled history. But in a city of constant change, the Cathedral aye provides a placey o tranquility, and for contemplation. Long may that continue.
I have worshiped here for three years with my family and we absolutely loved it with highest reverence!! Dr. Jetty
For once I wasn't Baltic. Have they found how to put the heating on? Yay! My Mother Church.
Edinburgh is the most beautiful city that I have been stayed. I really enjoyed every moment I spent there!!!
Both-the building and the community- are unique. I suggest more than one visit.
Beautiful place, a delight! We enjoyed a service here and took a look at the paintings and history. It's lovely
Beautiful inside and out , loved the organ and the sound, the organist was practising for the evening service . The stain glass incredible . It was a lovely church to visit
Beautiful cathedral - I loved the Sunday Eucharist service. Edinburgh is a lovely place!
Beautiful and serene. Stunning. And a superb music venue, lots of it free.
Beautiful . It has an Orthodox icon corner too . Theotokos icon has candles for lighting as well . Music sounds amazing here
Only been inside the once and it wasn't so much brilliant, as an eye-opener! The architecture outside is fantastic but it has nothing on what lies inside. Look for my various photographic websites (Google my name) and you'll find examples of the handheld interiors.
Wonderful place! I was shooting a wedding here the other day with a wonderful couple who'd flown over from the States as they love Edinburgh. The Father was incredibly helpful start to finish. The whole family had a great time and we got to work in one of the most spectacular Cathedrals in Edinburgh! Wonderful day! Awesome place!
Wonderful congregations and architecture, and one of the best Cathedral choirs in the UK.
Visited st. Mary's on Christmas eve ,it was brilliant ..superb choir and enormous congregation, standing room only. Will try to visit again when next in edinburgh.
Tranquillity in the midst of city life. Beautiful stained glass windows abound and unusually 3 spires.....wonderful
The organ must have been rebuilt since I was there in 1968 as it now seems to be much more brilliant. In 1968, my friend, Dennis Townhill, was organist. The choir was good but has since improved to the extent that prompted another person to write that it is now among the best choirs in the UK. I have many fond memories of the cathedral and Edinburgh. My only regrets are that (1) my year of peripatetic school music teaching there was too short and (2) Edinburgh is on the other side of the world from my home and Cairn Terriers in NW Tasmania.
Stunning! Should never be missed when visiting Edinburgh - but I bet 99% of people do!
One of the most beautiful churches I've ever seen; absolutely spectacular!
Last stop on my 2 week Scotland holiday, and what a wonderful and blessed way to top off the trip with beautiful, spiritual, Evensong. God bless your continuing ministry. �
I wis confirmed here, and my faither wis ordained, in the early '60's. Maist of these fowk have gone now, mony proud of the historic role of the Scottish Episcopal Church in oor land's troubled history. But in a city of constant change, the Cathedral aye provides a placey o tranquility, and for contemplation. Long may that continue.
I have worshiped here for three years with my family and we absolutely loved it with highest reverence!! Dr. Jetty
For once I wasn't Baltic. Have they found how to put the heating on? Yay! My Mother Church.
Edinburgh is the most beautiful city that I have been stayed. I really enjoyed every moment I spent there!!!
Both-the building and the community- are unique. I suggest more than one visit.
Beautiful place, a delight! We enjoyed a service here and took a look at the paintings and history. It's lovely
Beautiful inside and out , loved the organ and the sound, the organist was practising for the evening service . The stain glass incredible . It was a lovely church to visit
Beautiful cathedral - I loved the Sunday Eucharist service. Edinburgh is a lovely place!
Beautiful and serene. Stunning. And a superb music venue, lots of it free.
Beautiful . It has an Orthodox icon corner too . Theotokos icon has candles for lighting as well . Music sounds amazing here
Only been inside the once and it wasn't so much brilliant, as an eye-opener! The architecture outside is fantastic but it has nothing on what lies inside. Look for my various photographic websites (Google my name) and you'll find examples of the handheld interiors.
Wonderful place! I was shooting a wedding here the other day with a wonderful couple who'd flown over from the States as they love Edinburgh. The Father was incredibly helpful start to finish. The whole family had a great time and we got to work in one of the most spectacular Cathedrals in Edinburgh! Wonderful day! Awesome place!
Wonderful congregations and architecture, and one of the best Cathedral choirs in the UK.
Visited st. Mary's on Christmas eve ,it was brilliant ..superb choir and enormous congregation, standing room only. Will try to visit again when next in edinburgh.
Tranquillity in the midst of city life. Beautiful stained glass windows abound and unusually 3 spires.....wonderful
The organ must have been rebuilt since I was there in 1968 as it now seems to be much more brilliant. In 1968, my friend, Dennis Townhill, was organist. The choir was good but has since improved to the extent that prompted another person to write that it is now among the best choirs in the UK. I have many fond memories of the cathedral and Edinburgh. My only regrets are that (1) my year of peripatetic school music teaching there was too short and (2) Edinburgh is on the other side of the world from my home and Cairn Terriers in NW Tasmania.
Stunning! Should never be missed when visiting Edinburgh - but I bet 99% of people do!
One of the most beautiful churches I've ever seen; absolutely spectacular!
Last stop on my 2 week Scotland holiday, and what a wonderful and blessed way to top off the trip with beautiful, spiritual, Evensong. God bless your continuing ministry. �
I wis confirmed here, and my faither wis ordained, in the early '60's. Maist of these fowk have gone now, mony proud of the historic role of the Scottish Episcopal Church in oor land's troubled history. But in a city of constant change, the Cathedral aye provides a placey o tranquility, and for contemplation. Long may that continue.
I have worshiped here for three years with my family and we absolutely loved it with highest reverence!! Dr. Jetty
For once I wasn't Baltic. Have they found how to put the heating on? Yay! My Mother Church.
Edinburgh is the most beautiful city that I have been stayed. I really enjoyed every moment I spent there!!!
Both-the building and the community- are unique. I suggest more than one visit.
Beautiful place, a delight! We enjoyed a service here and took a look at the paintings and history. It's lovely
Beautiful inside and out , loved the organ and the sound, the organist was practising for the evening service . The stain glass incredible . It was a lovely church to visit
Beautiful cathedral - I loved the Sunday Eucharist service. Edinburgh is a lovely place!
Beautiful and serene. Stunning. And a superb music venue, lots of it free.
Beautiful . It has an Orthodox icon corner too . Theotokos icon has candles for lighting as well . Music sounds amazing here
Only been inside the once and it wasn't so much brilliant, as an eye-opener! The architecture outside is fantastic but it has nothing on what lies inside. Look for my various photographic websites (Google my name) and you'll find examples of the handheld interiors.