Destination: BRITAIN
Sights * Calton Hill * Edinburgh Castle * Georgian House * Holyrood Park * Museum of Scotland and Royal Museum of Scotland * National Gallery of Scotland * Palace of Holyroodhouse * Royal Botanic Garden * St. Giles' Cathedral	St. Giles' Cathedral St. Giles' Cathedral (or the High Kirk of Edinburgh) is the seat of Scotland's Presbyterian religion and a powerful feature of the Royal Mile. The Kirk is an uneasy mix of medieval Gothic and Georgian Gothic, the latter grafted on in the early 19th century; the interior reflects an enthusiastic Victorian restoration. There are some superb external features, including the 19th-century west door and the late medieval tower and spire, a dramatic sight on Edinburgh's skyline. Inside, St. Giles' has many fine features and memorials. A 20th-century addition is the Thistle Chapel, built in 1911 as a private chapel for the Knights of the Most Holy Order of the Thistle. Richly carved stonework enlivens the interior of the chapel, and the lierne vaulting of the roof, with its carved bosses, is outstanding. Look near the entrance door for the tiny bagpipe-playing angel. Address: Royal Mile Phone: 0131 225 9442 (for guided tours) Open: Mon.-Sat. 9-7, Sun. 1-5, May-Sep.; Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5, rest of year Restaurant: Restaurant in crypt Bus: 23, 27, 28, 35, 40, 41, 42/46 Admission: less than £2	COUNTRY Britain REGION CITIES London Edinburgh   Things To Know   Sights   Essential Info   Features Oxford York MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK