St Giles' Cathedral Thistle Chapel
The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

📜 Neo-Gothic chapel within St Giles' Cathedral, home to the Order of the Thistle.
🔍 Features intricate oak woodwork and angels playing bagpipes.

Why Go

✨ Spectacular neo-Gothic architecture
👼 Unique angels playing bagpipes
🛡️ Explore heraldry of Scotland's chivalric order
🏛️ Part of historic St Giles' Cathedral

Why Avoid

⚠️ Chapel access depends on staff availability or guided tours.

Tips

🚶 Consider a free daily walking tour for guaranteed chapel access
💰 Suggested £5 donation for chapel, £10 for cathedral
🎧 Audio tour available for £5.50

Cost

💰 Admission free, suggested £5 donation for chapel, £10 for cathedral.

Hours

🕒 Cathedral: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm (chapel access varies).

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