Canongate Kirk, Scotland

Historic Church: Royal Mile, Edinburgh, UK

Canongate Kirk




Canongate Kirk is on the Royal Mile opposite Crichton's Close, Old Town, Edinburgh

Canongate Kirk
Canongate Kirk from north, morning: photo © adrian welch

The Kirk (1688) which is set back from the road allowing the tight Royal Mile to expand north to form a seating area.

Canongate Kirk
Canongate Kirk from north, noon: photo © adrian welch

Next to the Canongate Old Tolbooth (1591) on the left and Moray House (1625).

Canongate Tolbooth:


Canongate Tolbooth image © adrian welch

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