New walking route celebrates 10 of Edinburgh’s most historic churches

Walking trail covering Edinburgh's historic churches and cathedrals unveiled

The route stretches from the Royal Mile to the New Town and West End, offering a self-guided tour of some of the city's most significant ecclesiastical landmarks.

New walking route celebrates 10 of Edinburgh’s most historic churches

A walking trail celebrating some of Edinburgh’s best-loved and most historic churches was launched on Thursday by representatives from…

Edinburgh Churches Walking Trail Launched

Thursday July 24 2025 From left: The Rev Fiona Reynolds, Advisor for Christian Life at the Episcopal Diocese of Edinburgh; Monsignor Jeremy Milne, Administrator of St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral; Anne Martin, who edited the Trail leaflet; the Rev Dr Scott Rennie, Minister of St Giles’ Cathedral; the Very Rev John Conway, Provost of St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral. Picture by Peter Backhouse A walking trail celebrating some of Edinburgh’s best-loved …