Canongate Kirk

Canongate Kirk

Edinburgh, Scotland

Address153 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN, United Kingdom
DenominationPresbyterian
Phone+44 131 556 3515
Emailcanongatekirk@btinternet.com

Services

Weekly Service

Sun10:30 AM

United Evening Service

Sun7:00 PM
ParkingRegular parking restrictions are in force between 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM on Sundays. The church is conveniently placed for the 35 bus route and is situated within the City Council's designated Low Emission Zone.
Founded1688
StyleDutch Renaissance

Last updated May 2026

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Plan Your Visit

Canongate Kirk is the Royal Parish Church at the foot of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, serving the Palace of Holyroodhouse since its founding in 1688. The historic kirkyard holds the graves of notable Scots including Adam Smith and poet Robert Fergusson, just steps from the Scottish Parliament.

Visitor Hours

Mon–Sat10:00am-5:00pm
SunWorship and open afternoons

Admission

£0adults

Free admission. Kirkyard open daily.

What to See

  • ›Adam Smith grave
  • ›Robert Fergusson memorial
  • ›Royal Parish Church warrant
  • ›17th-century interior
  • ›Historic kirkyard on Royal Mile
  • ›George Drummond tomb
  • ›Royal Parish Church serving the Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • ›King Charles III worships here during Royal Week
  • ›Economist Adam Smith buried in kirkyard

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