Saint Giles' Cathedral, also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is the principal place of worship of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. Its distinctive crown steeple is a prominent feature of the city skyline, at the midpoint of the Royal Mile. The Royal Mile is approximately one Scots mile long (8 Scots furlongs, 1807 meters, 1976 yards or 1.12 miles), and runs between two foci of history in Scotland, from Edinburgh Castle at the top of the Castle Rock down to Holyrood Abbey. The church has been one of Edinburgh's religious focal points for approximately 900 years. The present church dates from the late 14th century, though it was extensively restored in the 19th century, and is protected as a category A listed building. Today it is sometimes regarded as the "Mother Church of Presbyterianism". The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Giles, who is the patron saint of Edinburgh, as well as of cripples and lepers, and was a very popular saint in the Middle Ages. It is the Church of Scotland parish church for part of Edinburgh's Old Town. Some info from Wikipedia. 1995 photos scanned. Zoom will not help. Thanks for stopping by my gallery, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana