Friends of the Cathedral
The Friends of St Mary’s Cathedral are people who care for the Cathedral building and grounds, and would like to find ways to support the Cathedral’s work.
Members enjoy a number of benefits including: social activities, talks and outings; annual reports and other mailings; and attendance at the AGM with an opportunity to influence the way our funds are used.
The Friends’ membership subscriptions, donations and legacies have supported many projects that have helped to preserve and enhance the Cathedral, its amenities and its world-renowned music. Recent grants have included:
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a major contribution to the restoration of the Cathedral’s ‘Father’ Willis organ;
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the restoration of the Phoebe Traquair murals in the Song School (where the choristers rehearse)
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funding for new notice boards providing information for visitors
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and a grant towards the video and sound equipment which enables live streaming of Cathedral services on YouTube.
The Friends of St Mary’s Cathedral also keep in touch with similar Friends’ organisations attached to other Cathedrals across the UK, to share examples of the best ways to support these unique buildings.
You can become a Friend, contact the Friends, or view the Annual Report below.
Joining the Friends
To join The Friends, please complete the form below. Membership is open to all, and costs just £20p.a. for individuals or £40p.a. for corporate members such as churches.
The Friends of the Cathedral's bank details are:
Royal Bank of Scotland
Sort Code: 83-06-08
Account Number: 20878633
If you prefer to send in a paper form, you can download one here, and post it in to the address below.
Contact the Friends
For further information about any of the above, please email friends@cathedral.net.
Or:
The Secretary,
The Friends of St Mary’s Cathedral,
Cathedral Office,
Palmerston Place,
Edinburgh EH12 5AW
Charity ref: SC018933