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SUMMARY:Talk: The Runciman Murals at St Patrick's\, Cowgate
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 12 August at 6.30pm there will be an evening of short talks at St Patrick’s Church\, Cowgate\, about the remarkable eighteenth-century murals by Alexander Runciman in the apse of the church. \nThe event will consist of talks by Professor Viccy Coltman\, Dr Rory Lamb and Teresa Keenan\, followed by tea and coffee. \nThe speakers will discuss the murals and their historical\, artistic and architectural context\, as well as outlining the work required to complete their restoration. Entry is free of charge. \nEvent organised by the Runciman Apse Trust.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/talk-the-runciman-murals-at-st-patricks-cowgate/
LOCATION:St Patrick’s Church\, 5 South Gray's Close\, 40 High Street\,\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH1 1NA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Church tour: St Patrick's\, The Cowgate
DESCRIPTION:A free tour of one of Edinburgh’s oldest Catholic churches and the surrounding streets of the Old Town in Edinburgh.\n\nTours are every Friday evening in August (with an additional tour in Italian on 14 August).\n\n\n\nOriginally built in the 1770s as an Episcopal chapel\, St Patrick’s contains important eighteenth-century murals by Edinburgh artist Alexander Runciman.\n\nIt was extended and redecorated in the nineteenth century as the centre of the Irish community living in the Cowgate and remains an active centre of Catholic worship in Edinburgh’s city centre.\n\n\n\nDonations will be gratefully received for the upkeep of the church.\n\n\nMeet at St Patrick’s Church\, 5 South Gray’s Close\, 40 High Street\, Edinburgh EH1 1TQ
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/church-tour-st-patricks-the-cowgate-edinburgh-2/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:St Patrick’s Church\, 5 South Gray's Close\, 40 High Street\,\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH1 1NA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Music for the Homeless Jesus
DESCRIPTION:On Monday 17 August the Schola Cantorum choir of St Mary’s Cathedral\, Edinburgh\, present a special concert inspired by Timothy Schmlaz’s powerful ‘Homeless Jesus’ sculpture\, which has recently been installed outside St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral.\n\n\n\n\nPart of Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts\, the evening will contemplate homelessness and marginalisation through a programme of breathtaking choral music that speaks of mercy\, compassion\, and hope.The evening will include a live performance of Gavin Bryars’ iconic composition “Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet”\, which is built around a haunting loop of an unknown homeless man singing an improvised refrain.The concert will also form part of a documentary film\, which the Schola Cantorum is currently producing in partnership with Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts\, and in collaboration with the Grassmarket Community Project\, the Bethany Christian Trust\, and St Catherine’s Convent of Mercy at Lauriston.\n\nTickets are £15 (£10 child) — book here.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/music-for-the-homeless-jesus/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Timothy Schmalz at St Mary's Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:Internationally acclaimed Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz is visiting the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh this August. \nBest known for creating the powerful Homeless Jesus sculpture\, now installed outside St Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedral in Edinburgh\, Timothy’s work can be found in churches\, shrines and public spaces around the world\, inviting people to encounter Christ in the poor\, the vulnerable and the forgotten. \nJoin us as he reflects on the inspiration behind his sculptures\, the relationship between faith and art\, and the message of hope they seek to convey. There will also be an opportunity to meet Timothy and learn more about his internationally renowned work. \nWhether you have already seen Homeless Jesus (located outside the Cathedral) or simply have an interest in art\, faith and social justice\, everyone is welcome. \nAdmission is free.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/timothy-schmalz-at-st-marys-cathedral/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Church tour: St Patrick's\, The Cowgate
DESCRIPTION:A free tour of one of Edinburgh’s oldest Catholic churches and the surrounding streets of the Old Town in Edinburgh.\n\nTours are every Friday evening in August (with an additional tour in Italian on 14 August).\n\n\n\nOriginally built in the 1770s as an Episcopal chapel\, St Patrick’s contains important eighteenth-century murals by Edinburgh artist Alexander Runciman.\n\nIt was extended and redecorated in the nineteenth century as the centre of the Irish community living in the Cowgate and remains an active centre of Catholic worship in Edinburgh’s city centre.\n\n\n\nDonations will be gratefully received for the upkeep of the church.\n\n\nMeet at St Patrick’s Church\, 5 South Gray’s Close\, 40 High Street\, Edinburgh EH1 1TQ
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/church-tour-st-patricks-the-cowgate-edinburgh-2/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:St Patrick’s Church\, 5 South Gray's Close\, 40 High Street\,\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH1 1NA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:A Summer in Paris Festival Organ Recital
DESCRIPTION:Cathedral Organist Tom Wilkinson presents a special organ recital to raise money for the St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral Roof Appeal. The programme includes popular French organ music such as Boëllmann Suite Gothique\, Franck Chorale no. 3\, Mulet Carillon-Sortieand Vierne Carillon de Westminster. Come along to hear this mighty instrument playing the music that it was particularly designed to play! \n\nThe ticket price includes a glass of sparkling wine.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/a-summer-in-paris-festival-organ-recital/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Walking the Way
DESCRIPTION:Walk in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims by experiencing the Fife Pilgrim Way. \nWalking the Way is a chance to enjoy days of reflection in Highland Perthshire and the Fife Countryside with Deacon Pat Carrigan.<\n\nThe mini-caminos take place each Saturday\, beginning on Saturday 22 August with a route looping the River Tay at Birnam (Dunkeld) and The Hermitage with a 4:00pm Vigil Mass available at St Columba's in Birnam.\n\nTo find out more details and to register your interest please contact Deacon Pat at columbasway@gmail.com\n\n\nSaturday 22 August\nRiver Tay and Hermitage loop from Birnam.\n\nSaturday 29 August\nFife Pilgrim Way Stage 1 – Culross (St Mungo’s Chapel) to the Shrine of St Margaret Dunfermline.\n\nSaturday 05 September\nFife Pilgrim Way Stage 2 – St Margaret‘s Dunfermline to St Joseph’s\, Kelty.\n\nSaturday 12 September\nFife Pilgrim Way Stage 3 – Lochore Meadows Country Park to St Mary‘s Leslie.\n\nSaturday 19 September\nFife Pilgrim Way Stage 4 – St Mary‘s Leslie to St Giles\, Kennoway.\n\nSaturday 26 September\nFife Pilgrim Way Stage 5 – St Giles\, Kennoway to Ceres Church of Scotland.\n\nSaturday 3 October\nFife Pilgrim Way – Stage 6 – Ceres to Cathedral ruins and St James\, St Andrews.\n\nEvent organised by Deacon Pat Carrigan
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/walking-the-way/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:City of Edinburgh
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Church tour: St Patrick's\, The Cowgate
DESCRIPTION:A free tour of one of Edinburgh’s oldest Catholic churches and the surrounding streets of the Old Town in Edinburgh.\n\nTours are every Friday evening in August (with an additional tour in Italian on 14 August).\n\n\n\nOriginally built in the 1770s as an Episcopal chapel\, St Patrick’s contains important eighteenth-century murals by Edinburgh artist Alexander Runciman.\n\nIt was extended and redecorated in the nineteenth century as the centre of the Irish community living in the Cowgate and remains an active centre of Catholic worship in Edinburgh’s city centre.\n\n\n\nDonations will be gratefully received for the upkeep of the church.\n\n\nMeet at St Patrick’s Church\, 5 South Gray’s Close\, 40 High Street\, Edinburgh EH1 1TQ
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/church-tour-st-patricks-the-cowgate-edinburgh-2/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:St Patrick’s Church\, 5 South Gray's Close\, 40 High Street\,\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH1 1NA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Walking the Way
DESCRIPTION:Walk in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims by experiencing the Fife Pilgrim Way. \nWalking the Way is a chance to enjoy days of reflection in Highland Perthshire and the Fife Countryside with Deacon Pat Carrigan.<\n\nThe mini-caminos take place each Saturday\, beginning on Saturday 22 August with a route looping the River Tay at Birnam (Dunkeld) and The Hermitage with a 4:00pm Vigil Mass available at St Columba's in Birnam.\n\nTo find out more details and to register your interest please contact Deacon Pat at columbasway@gmail.com\n\n\nSaturday 22 August\nRiver Tay and Hermitage loop from Birnam.\n\nSaturday 29 August\nFife Pilgrim Way Stage 1 – Culross (St Mungo’s Chapel) to the Shrine of St Margaret Dunfermline.\n\nSaturday 05 September\nFife Pilgrim Way Stage 2 – St Margaret‘s Dunfermline to St Joseph’s\, Kelty.\n\nSaturday 12 September\nFife Pilgrim Way Stage 3 – Lochore Meadows Country Park to St Mary‘s Leslie.\n\nSaturday 19 September\nFife Pilgrim Way Stage 4 – St Mary‘s Leslie to St Giles\, Kennoway.\n\nSaturday 26 September\nFife Pilgrim Way Stage 5 – St Giles\, Kennoway to Ceres Church of Scotland.\n\nSaturday 3 October\nFife Pilgrim Way – Stage 6 – Ceres to Cathedral ruins and St James\, St Andrews.\n\nEvent organised by Deacon Pat Carrigan
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/walking-the-way/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:City of Edinburgh
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Annual National Pilgrimage to Whithorn
DESCRIPTION:Mass will be celebrated outdoors on the beach of Port Castle Bay at 4:00pm on Sunday 30 August 2026. \nThe principal celebrant will be Bishop Frank Dougan\, Saint Ninian’s successor\, and he will be joined by other bishops and priests from Scotland. \nA well-established footpath about one mile long takes you through the glen to the shore\, and to be in place for Mass at 4 pm it is recommended to begin the walk by 3:00m. Pilgrims are invited to visit the church of St Martin and St Ninian in Whithorn on the way to the beach. The Sacrament will also be available on request by approaching a priest on the shore or in the town before Mass begins. \nThe walking path to St Ninian’s Cave begins about 2½ miles from Whithorn village. There are signposts on the B7004 road for St Ninian’s Cave. There is ample parking for cars and coaches. Stewards will be on hand to direct the parking. Portable toilets are available at the car park. Strong shoes should be worn for walking through the glen and on the pebble shore. Suitable clothing should be worn according to the weather since the congregation will not be under cover. First aid will be available. \nFor those unable to walk to the shore\, Mass will also be celebrated at 4.45pm in the Church of St Martin and St Ninian in Whithorn village. The celebrant will be Bishop Joseph Toal. \nThere are some small cafes and tearooms in Whithorn village but you may wish to bring a packed lunch. There are public toilets on the approach to the Priory\, and portable ones behind the church of St Martin and St Ninian. \nThe Whithorn Trust operates a visitors centre which will be open on the day of the National Pilgrimage and more information can be found at www.whithorn.com. A visit to the centre includes the chronological story of the development of Whithorn\, the upper Gallery “Whithorn Cold Case” exhibition and special exhibition “Face to Face with Whithorn’s Bishops”\, now including facial reconstructions of Bishops Henry and Walter and the magnificent Whithorn Crozier; the ticket also includes access to the Iron Age roundhouse reconstruction via guided tour\, and the Historic Environment Scotland Museum of early mediaeval carved stones. The ruins of the medieval cathedral are behind the Whithorn Trust visitors centre. \nParishes bringing a group of pilgrims\, especially if travelling by minibus or coach\, are asked to register their group by contacting whithorn26@rcdg.org.uk. Should anyone need further information\, please email the same address. \nHistory of the event \nOn the last Sunday of August each year\, a Galloway diocesan pilgrimage to St Ninian’s Cave\, Whithorn takes place and Mass is celebrated on the shore at Port Castle Bay where Saint Ninian is said to have retreated for prayer. \nSt Ninian\, son of a Roman chieftain\, was ordained bishop in Rome and returned to proclaim the Gospel in south west Scotland around 397.While there was a strong tradition of pilgrimage to the burial place of St Ninian in Whithorn before the Reformation\, only in 1924 was the pilgrimage resumed in its modern form. \nOther information \nThere are some small cafes and tearooms in Whithorn village but you may wish to bring a packed lunch. \nThere are public toilets on the approach to the Priory\, and portable ones behind the church of St Martin and St Ninian. \nThe Whithorn Trust operates a visitors centre which will be open on the day of the National Pilgrimage and more information can be found at www.whithorn.com. \nA visit to the centre includes the chronological story of the development of Whithorn\, the upper Gallery “Whithorn Cold Case” exhibition and special exhibition \n“Face to Face with Whithorn’s Bishops”\, now including facial reconstructions of Bishops Henry and Walter and the magnificent Whithorn Crozier; the ticket also includes access to the Iron Age roundhouse reconstruction via guided tour\, and the Historic Environment Scotland Museum of early mediaeval carved stones. \nThe ruins of the medieval cathedral are behind the Whithorn Trust visitors centre. \n 
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/national-pilgrimage-to-st-ninians-cave-whithorn/
LOCATION:St Ninian’s Cave\, Whithorn\, Newton Stewart\, DG8 8JU\, United Kingdom
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