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Church of the Holy Rude

Church Of The Holy Rude

About Church of the Holy Rude

Church of the Holy Rude St John Street, Stirling FK8 1ED
Church of the Holy Rude Website

Founded in 12th century, the Church of the Holy Rude is the second oldest building in Stirling.

The church occupies a magnificent location on the shoulder of the city’s highest hill and thanks to the short proximity to Stirling Castle it played a unique place in history. It was here that James VI was crowned King of Scotland in 1567 with the ceremony being performed by John Knox.

The Church has been the historic Burgh Kirk, or Parish Church, of Stirling for 900 years and is the only church still in active use, apart from Westminster Abbey in London, to have hosted a coronation, when the infant King James VI of Scotland (later also James I of England) was crowned in the Holy Rude on the 29th July 1567.

Entry is free, but they do rely on donations from visitors to help maintain the fabric of the church and the witness of the congregation for the future. They therefore ask that visitors give a minimum donation of £2.00 per person.

Upcoming Events at Church of the Holy Rude

Rosenethe Singers Spring Concert

28th April 2024

Don't miss this special Spring Concert to mark the Rosenethe Singers' 60th Anniversary at Church of the Holy Rude on Sunday 28th April!

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Family Symphonic Laser Spectacular Accompanied By Big Noise

14th June 2024

Don't miss this family-friendly laser and light show to a recorded soundtrack of chart pop, dance and musical hits accompanied by the Sistema Big Noise Orchestra at Church of the Holy Rude!

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Korda String Quartet by Candlelight show

14th June 2024

Join Korda String Quartet for an unforgettable night of music, candlelight, and memories that will last a lifetime at Church of the Holy Rude in Stirling on Friday 14th June!

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Symphonix Rock Orchestra

15th June 2024

Symphonix is the epic and exciting, Orchestral Rock Show you won't want to miss and it's coming to Church of the Holy Rude in Stirling on Saturday 15th June!

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More History and Heritage in Stirling

The Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre

Bannockburn Glasgow Road, Whins of Milton, Stirling FK7 0LJ

Stand shoulder to shoulder with Robert the Bruce on the site of his greatest victory.

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The National Wallace Monument

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The Wallace Monument stands tall and proud outside the city of Stirling, overlooking the scene of Scotland’s victory at The Battle of Stirling Bridge.

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Friends of the Stirling Smith

Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum Dumbarton Road, Stirling FK8 2RQ

The Friends exist in order to help and support the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, which stands in Dumbarton Road, Stirling beneath the historic castle.

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