Greyfriars Presbyterian Church

Visiting the church

Visitors are welcome at all services. Many visitors may be interested in the Gaelic services held at 12.30 pm on Sundays - the only weekly Gaelic worship in southeast Scotland. Greyfriars also holds monthly services for the University of Edinburgh and there are strong links with the University's Chaplaincy Centre.

There is easy wheelchair access, an induction loop for those with hearing impairment and large-print orders of service can be provided. Tours can be tailored by arrangement for those with special needs.

The church is open to visitors April-October, Monday-Friday, 10.30-4.30, Saturday 10.30-2.30. From November-March, Thursdays 1.30-3.30 and at other times by arrangement with the Visitors Officer.


	Visiting the church Visitors are welcome at all services. Many visitors may be interested in the Gaelic services held at 12.30 pm on Sundays - the only weekly Gaelic worship in southeast Scotland. Greyfriars also holds monthly services for the University of Edinburgh and there are strong links with the University's Chaplaincy Centre. There is easy wheelchair access, an induction loop for those with hearing impairment and large-print orders of service can be provided. Tours can be tailored by arrangement for those with special needs. The church is open to visitors April-October, Monday-Friday, 10.30-4.30, Saturday 10.30-2.30. From November-March, Thursdays 1.30-3.30 and at other times by arrangement with the Visitors Officer.
	The Church has a Visitor display with an exhibit of the National Covenant, portraits, and an account of the Kirk's 400 year history. Also on show is the original portrait of Greyfriars Bobby painted by John MacLeod in 1867. There are videos for both adults and children, conducted tours and a selection of publications and souvenirs. A more detailed history of both the Kirk (price £1.50 plus postage) and the Kirkyard (£1.50 plus postage) are available.