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. The event will consist of talks by Professor Viccy Coltman, Dr Rory Lamb and Teresa Keenan, followed by tea and coffee. The speakers […]
A free tour of one of Edinburgh’s oldest Catholic churches and the surrounding streets of the Old Town in Edinburgh. Tours are every Friday evening in August (with an additional tour in Italian on 14 August). Originally built in the 1770s as an Episcopal chapel, St Patrick's contains important eighteenth-century murals by Edinburgh artist Alexander […]
The annual Festival Mass of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh marks Edinburgh's world-famous festival season. Celebrated by Archbishop Leo Cushley, the Mass welcomes civic leaders, members of the Consular Corps, visitors and parishioners from across the Archdiocese in a joyful celebration of faith, community and the cultural life of the city. All are […]
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. Part of Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts, the evening will contemplate homelessness and marginalisation through a programme of breathtaking […]
Internationally acclaimed Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz is visiting the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh this August. Best 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 […]
This year marks the 890th anniversary of the foundation of Melrose Abbey, one of Scotland’s most treasured Christian sites. Celebrate this remarkable milestone in the Christian heritage of the Scottish Borders with the celebration of Holy Mass within the historic abbey ruins. It takes place on Friday, 21 August 2026 at 6:00pm. Attendance is limited […]
A free tour of one of Edinburgh’s oldest Catholic churches and the surrounding streets of the Old Town in Edinburgh. Tours are every Friday evening in August (with an additional tour in Italian on 14 August). Originally built in the 1770s as an Episcopal chapel, St Patrick's contains important eighteenth-century murals by Edinburgh artist Alexander […]
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! […]
Walk in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims by experiencing the Fife Pilgrim Way. Walking the Way is a chance to enjoy days of reflection in Highland Perthshire and the Fife Countryside with Deacon Pat Carrigan.< The mini-caminos take place each Saturday, beginning on Saturday 22 August with a route looping the River Tay at Birnam […]
A free tour of one of Edinburgh’s oldest Catholic churches and the surrounding streets of the Old Town in Edinburgh. Tours are every Friday evening in August (with an additional tour in Italian on 14 August). Originally built in the 1770s as an Episcopal chapel, St Patrick's contains important eighteenth-century murals by Edinburgh artist Alexander […]
Walk in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims by experiencing the Fife Pilgrim Way. Walking the Way is a chance to enjoy days of reflection in Highland Perthshire and the Fife Countryside with Deacon Pat Carrigan.< The mini-caminos take place each Saturday, beginning on Saturday 22 August with a route looping the River Tay at Birnam […]
Mass will be celebrated outdoors on the beach of Port Castle Bay at 4:00pm on Sunday 30 August 2026. The principal celebrant will be Bishop Frank Dougan, Saint Ninian’s successor, and he will be joined by other bishops and priests from Scotland. A well-established footpath about one mile long takes you through the glen to […]
