Welcome to Greyfriars

Greyfriars Kirk is a church community in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. The church was founded in 1620 and has a fascinating history which you can read about in our heritage section.

As a Church of Scotland congregation, on a Sunday we worship in the Presbyterian tradition, and in partnership with St Columba's-by-the-Castle, and Augustine United Church. We welcome people of all faiths and none.

We are committed to following Christ all through the week. Through the work of The Society of Friends of the Kirk of Greyfriars, we welcome the thousands of tourists who visit the Church and Kirkyard every year. From April to October, the Friends host our Visitor Centre and shop Mon - Fri 10.30am - 4.30pm and Sat 10.30am - 2.30pm. Full details of our opening hours can be found in our contact section.

Our current guides find meeting visitors both enjoyable and satisfying, and as so many important events have taken place at Greyfriars over the centuries, there is something to interest every visitor. Group visits, hosted by our knowledgeable 'guides' can be arranged by contacting our office on 0131 225 1900 or email administrator@greyfriarskirk.com. See our vacancies page if you would be interested in becoming a volunteer.

Download our Winter magazine november 09

Here are previous magazines: Winter 08/09, Summer 09.

We offer hospitality to those who attend the many concerts and events in our building. Finally, through our work in the Grassmarket, we walk alongside the city's vulnerable community, particularly those with experience of homelessness. This service is also worship for us and we rejoice in it.

To find out what sort of people are involved in the Church of Scotland, have a look at this wee film about a new resource called 'Threads'. The last few minutes of the film (beginning just before eight minutes in) feature our minister, Richard Frazer, talking about how we hope to live out our Christian lives here in Edinburgh.