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Attraction · Edinburgh · Updated on 1 November 2026.

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral is an attraction in Edinburgh. This place has a story in the app. 20 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 50 m you'll find a public toilet and a bench.

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Story · St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral

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You're standing at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, in Edinburgh's West End, on Palmerston Place. Take a moment to look up. Three spires, and that's rare. Only three cathedrals in the whole of the United Kingdom have three. The central one is 90 metres tall, which makes this the tallest building in the Edinburgh urban area. The two western spires even have names: Barbara and Mary.

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Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

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Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 20 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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National Museum of Scotland
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

National Museum of Scotland · 1.7 km

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Rosslyn Chapel
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Rosslyn Chapel · 11 km

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Holyrood Abbey
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Holyrood Abbey · 2.8 km

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Photo: LASZLO ILYES from Cleveland, Ohio, USA · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

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Frequently asked questions

Is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 30 m.

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