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Donald Turvill

Edinburgh's St Giles' Cathedral to start charging visitors after drop in donations

Edinburgh's St Giles' Cathedral will begin charging visitors to enter for the first time in its 900 year history, following a drop in donations.

The historic Old Town church currently allows the public free access on weekdays, however this will soon end in a bid to boost funds for its upkeep.

The Kirk Session, who maintain the building, required approval from city councillors to introduce a charge for non worshipping visitors, which was granted this week.

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