Which Edinburgh cathedral has a distinctive crown-shaped steeple?

St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh has a distinctive crown-shaped steeple.

The crown steeple was added in the 15th century and became one of Edinburgh’s most recognizable silhouettes. Its unusual form resembles a royal crown and helped make the church a visual landmark on the Royal Mile.

St Giles’ is dedicated to Saint Giles, the patron saint of Edinburgh. Although it is commonly called a cathedral, the Church of Scotland is Presbyterian and does not use bishops in the Anglican or Roman Catholic sense. The title is therefore historical and honorary rather than an indication of a diocesan bishop’s seat.

The building has been altered many times since the medieval period. Its interior includes memorials, monuments, and the Thistle Chapel, which is associated with the Order of the Thistle.