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St Giles' Cathedral, also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is the principal place of worship of the Church of Scotland in the city, standing on the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Its distinctive crown steeple, dating to the late 15th century, is one of the most recognisable features of the city's skyline. A church has stood on the site since at least the 12th century, and the present building grew through the medieval period before being reshaped over l...