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St Mary's Catholic Cathedral

Name: St Mary's Catholic Cathedral
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Slip into St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, a calm Gothic Revival church on York Place. Spend a few quiet minutes admiring the facade and interior before returning to the New Town streets.

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Full description

St Mary's Catholic Cathedral stands on York Place in the New Town, close to St James Quarter, and is the seat of the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh. Designed by James Gillespie Graham and opened in 1814, it has a handsome Gothic Revival facade and a warm interior.

Reviewers describe it as a peaceful place for quiet reflection and welcome visitors of any belief. Entry is free and opening hours run from early morning into the evening, so a short 15-minute look fits easily into a New Town walk.

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Address

61 York Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3JD, UK

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Stay quiet, as it remains a working place of worship
combine it with a stroll through the nearby New Town
check service times before going inside.

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Reviews

Though it’s dark, I saw the light of Jesus who dwells in this Cathedral. No matter you’re a christian, you are welcome to stay for a while to feel the peace, serenity and the holiness. This is not a tourist spot but for your heart’s cleansing. May God bless you all.

Keith

3/5

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