Place of worship

St Giles' Cathedral

St Giles' Cathedral, also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is one of three cathedrals in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Walks that pass here

Walk

From Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood: the Royal Mile on foot, half a day

A downhill walk from Edinburgh Castle past St Giles' Cathedral and John Knox House to the Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. It suits first-time visitors who want the Old Town's story in order, with half a day to spare.

: ~6 h 45 min in total
: ~2.7 km, ~35 min walking

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