St Cuthbert's Kirkyard — Local services in City of Edinburgh

The Parish Church of St Cuthbert founded in the 7th century. The church's current building destroyed at least four times between the 14th and 17th centuries and was designed by Hippolyte Blanc and completed in 1894. St Cuthbert's became a Protestant church at the Scottish Reformation in 1560. The original burial ground was restricted to an area to the south-west and was latterly known as the "Bairns' Knowe" (children's hill) as it was often used for burial of children. Records show that this was open to the countryside until 1597, and sheep and horses would graze here. In 1827 the watchtower to the south-west was built to defend against grave robbing which was rife at that time. In 1863 the entire churchyard was closed under order of the newly appointed Medical Officer of Health, the graveyard being then considered "completely full". The churchyard is impressive, containing hundreds of monuments worthy of notice, like John Napier (1550–1617) of Merchiston, inventor of logarithms, Thomson Bonar (1739–1814), co-founder of Encyclopædia Britannica and Alexander Hamilton and his son James Hamilton both Professors of Medicine and Midwifery at...

This is one of the stunning cemeteries in Edinburgh, from the first time I visited this place I was amazed at the antiquity of the tombstones, many of them of centuries ago. If you access for princess garden gate, to your right there is a dog statue giving you a warm welcome. Everything in Edinburgh attract the tourists and the cemeteries are not the exception.

All the graves are in good condition and still you can see the year and names of people who passed away. Recommended to visit and live the experience in first person. #cemeteryedinburgh #beautifuldestinations #traveltoedinburgh...

St Cuthbert’s Kirkyard is one of the quietest and most peaceful corners of central Edinburgh. Tucked beneath the Castle, it feels miles away from the noise of Princes Street. The old headstones, winding paths, and mature trees give it a calm, almost timeless atmosphere. It’s a lovely spot to pause, take in the view, and appreciate the history that surrounds you. You’ll often see locals walking through on their way to work or just enjoying a quiet moment — a hidden sanctuary in the middle...