Tron Kirk, Parish church in Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
Tron Kirk is a parish church on the Royal Mile characterized by a rectangular stone structure with a tower, clock, and spire that rises into Edinburgh's medieval skyline. Inside, it features a rare hammerbeam roof with original timber work from the 17th century.
Construction took place between 1637 and 1647 after King Charles I ordered its building to serve Edinburgh's North-West parish as part of a new diocese. The structure was completed during a period when Edinburgh needed new religious facilities under royal direction.
The name comes from a public weighing beam that once stood outside, where merchants measured goods and weighed their wares. People gathered here for everyday trade and community matters.
The building is accessible from the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh's medieval Old Town, making it easy to reach on foot. Visitors should keep in mind that it remains an active historic site, so opening times may vary.
Beneath the building's foundations lie the remains of Marlin's Wynd, Scotland's first paved street, discovered during excavations. This archaeological find makes the underground a revealing window into Edinburgh's medieval past.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Part of: Presbytery of Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.95000,-3.18778
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03
Scotland offers photographers a wide range of landscapes and historical sites. This collection includes coastal formations like Bow Fiddle Rock and Sandwood Bay, medieval fortresses such as Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle, and mountains and glens like Glencoe and the Cairngorms. On the Isle of Skye you can find the Fairy Pools and Neist Point Lighthouse, while Glenfinnan Viaduct is known for its stone arches. Within Edinburgh itself are Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano, Calton Hill with its monuments, and Dean Village, an old milling settlement by the water. The Kelpies near Falkirk are modern steel horse sculptures. Loch Ness stretches through the Highlands, and Eilean Donan Castle sits on a small island on the west coast. Along the shoreline are ruins like Dunnottar Castle on a rocky headland and Tantallon Castle overlooking the sea. Smaller places like Culross and Pittenweem show traditional architecture and harbors. The Clava Cairns are prehistoric burial sites near Inverness. On the northern coast is Smoo Cave, a cavern partly carved by the sea. Each location has its own light conditions and changes appearance with the seasons, from long summer evenings to low winter sun.
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