St Giles Cathedral, in the very centre of the city of Edinburgh, has been a place of worship for Christians since medieval times. There has been a church on the site since 1124, originally Catholic then Protestant (now an active Church of Scotland / Presbyterian church with the alternative name of the High Kirk of Edinburgh). Despite its name, it has only functioned as a Cathedral during two short periods in its history.
Most of the exterior of the building dates from the fourteenth century, which underwent an extensive restoration in the nineteenth century. The beautiful Crown Steeple has been a city centre landmark since 1495, though it was rebuilt in 1648.
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