St Margaret's, Romanesque chapel in Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
St Margaret's Chapel contains stone walls, a chancel arch, and five stained glass windows depicting Scottish saints in Edinburgh Castle's highest point.
David I of Scotland constructed this chapel in 1130 to honor his mother Margaret, making it Edinburgh's oldest surviving building still in use.
The chapel maintains its religious function through ceremonies, weddings, and baptisms conducted by the minister of Canongate Kirk throughout the year.
Access to St Margaret's Chapel requires an Edinburgh Castle admission ticket, and visitors can find it near the Mons Meg cannon.
The stone chapel survived the 1314 capture by Robert the Bruce and the Lang Siege of 1571-1573 when most castle structures were destroyed.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: 12 century
Founders: David I of Scotland
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Part of: Presbytery of Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.94872,-3.20011
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:03
Edinburgh Castle
39 m
Mons Meg
43 m
Castle Rock
68 m
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
84 m
National War Museum
92 m
Scottish National War Memorial
31 m
One O'Clock Gun
73 m
Museum of the Royal Scots
45 m
Royal Palace
85 m
Edinburgh Castle Esplanade
170 m
Edinburgh Castle, Half Moon Battery
87 m
Statue of Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany
140 m
Equestrian statue of Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig
104 m
Edinburgh Castle, Dury's Battery
82 m
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum
86 m
Edinburgh Castle, Butts Battery
125 m
78th Highlanders Memorial
201 m
Edinburgh, King's Bridge
165 m
Edinburgh Castle, Inner Barrier
59 m
Monument to Colonel Mackenzie
170 m
Edinburgh Castle, Governor's House
66 m
Scottish Horse Memorial, Edinburgh Castle Esplanade
155 m
Edinburgh Castle, Gate House
89 m
Edinburgh Town Wall, Flodden Wall, Johnston Terrace to Grassmarket
190 m
Edinburgh Castle, Old Guardhouse
57 m
Edinburgh Castle, Crown Room
74 m
Edinburgh Castle
51 m
Edinburgh Castle, Palace
74 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes