Greyfriars Kirk

27/01/2025

WE ARE LOOKING FOR !

Are you interested in meeting new people and passionate about history? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity to share your interests with others? We have the solution …. Become a Volunteer Welcomer!

We will be holding induction days on Tuesday 4 and Friday 7 February at 11am (finishing just before 2pm) and we’d love to see you there! You’ll get the chance to meet some of the operations team and current volunteers, discover some of the stories behind and hear more about the role itself.

👉🏽 If you’d like to come along, please email [email protected] with your name and a bit about yourself, what attracts you to the role etc, including which day would suit you best.

If you’re unavailable on both those dates, please do still get in touch and alternative arrangements can be made.

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

As one of Edinburgh’s iconic attractions; a place of historic, cultural and architectural significance, Greyfriars is simply bursting with stories. As a Welcomer, you will be the first friendly face our visitors will interact with.

💜 It is your role to personalise their visit by sharing your knowledge, encouraging their questions, assisting them in the gift shop, and making them feel welcome!
🗣 It is essential that you are confident in engaging with visitors and members of the public.
🛍 You will also be required to oversee the souvenir shop and learn how to operate our (simple!!!) till system for customer purchases.
⏰ The usual time commitment is about 5 hours per week, 11am – 4pm and this will include a tea break (winter opening times are 11am – 3pm). However, we are happy to consider split shifts if there is a match for the same day.
📅 Welcomers tend to undertake one shift regularly once a week and this is published in advance on a monthly roster.

12/01/2025

Good Morning🌞

Our morning service begins at 10:30am. You can join us online by following this link 👉🏽 https://youtube.com/live/dLZYYtzmemI?feature=share

05/01/2025

Join us for our first service of 2025 at the usual time of 10:30am.

You can join us online here 👉🏽 https://youtube.com/live/cNfg97fWx4Y?feature=share

06/12/2024

OUR VOLUNTEERS 👏🏼🤩

Yesterday we held a festive soiree in honour of our wonderful volunteers. From our choir to our Welcomers - you're the heart of Greyfriars and we couldn't do any of it without you! 💜

It was also our lovely Andreia's last day with us. We will miss your happy face but wish you all the best for what's to come.

Merry Christmas when it comes and thank you again for an afternoon of festive fun!

11/10/2024

PET BLESSING 2 0 2 4 💜🐾

Last Sunday was our annual Blessing of the Animals Service and our most well attended yet - by both pets and people. We even had a puppy baptism!

A huge thank you again to our partners at Edinburgh Interfaith Association and the volunteers form Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home who helped make the day such a success 👏🏼

The service coincides with the feast day of St Francis of Assisi and World Animal Day - the perfect opportunity to give thanks for all animals and the blessings they bring to our lives!

See you all next year!

03/10/2024

A wonderful evening and exciting times for us! 💜

23/08/2024

Are you looking to volunteer and available on weekday afternoons? Are you passionate about Edinburgh's history and enjoy meeting and interacting with people from all over the world?

We are looking for volunteer Welcomers, specifically for the 1:30pm - 4pm shift, Tuesday - Friday! Find out more about the role here 👉🏽 https://www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk/volunteer/find-opportunities/volunteer-welcomer-15824/ Volunteer Edinburgh

❗ VOLUNTEER WITH US!

Join the team and become and Welcomer!

An ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting people, holding conversations and sharing their knowledge with others.

We're especially keen to recruit volunteers who are available to cover slots on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays.

Find out more about the role 👇🏻
https://volunteergreyfriars.com/home/2019/1/25/volunteer-welcomer

29/06/2024

Another wedding reception 🙌🏻💐

The Kirk is closed to visitors today as we're setting up for a wedding reception. We love being a part of a couple's special day!

Our sancutary space can be personalised to suit your personal tastes and budget! Whether you're looking for an intimate dinner or a full blown ceilidh party, our team are happy to work with you to make your day everything you want it to be.

To find out more, visit greyfriarskirk.com/venuehire

📸 this still is taken from a particularly impressive set up from a wedding back in June 2019

20/06/2024

A Unique Events Venue in the Heart of Edinburgh 📍

Greyfriars is a flexible, well established events space with an impressive history and special atmostphere that lends itself to various types of events.

From weddings to private hire, our team will work with you to plan an event to suit your taste and budget.

Find out more 👉🏽 https://greyfriarskirk.com/venue-hire/

📸 photo credit: Bulloch Photography taken during the RSCDS Ball

24/05/2024

Did you know that around 1867 our beloved Bobby was under the cared and ownership of the Traill family?

John Traill ran a coffee house at 6 Greyfriars Place!

This image is taken from a series of photographs taken by Edinburgh publisher Walter Greenoak Patterson.

[📸 credit: The City of Edinburgh Council Museums and Galleries; Museum of Edinburgh]

13/05/2024

Greyfriars Kirk with the aurora borealis as a backdrop. Stunning!

A huge thank you to Alex Penland for capturing and sharing this beautiful shot from the weekend. Did you manage to see the lights?

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10/05/2024

Vote for Kevin folks! The fantastic volunteer manager at Grassmarket Community Project. Kevin’s our winner anyway 🏆 ⭐️

Everyone knows and loves Kevin at GCP, not just because he has made a huge difference as Volunteer Manager increasing volunteer numbers to more than 150, but because he is a reliable, friendly and supportive presence for everyone. He has brought a high level of professionalism alongside his gentle h...

06/05/2024

Who doesn't love a good ceillidh? 🙌🏻

Did you know that our sanctuary is fitted with a sprung floor, which makes it the ideal venue for ceilidhs and other types of dance events?!

Find out more about venue hire and hosting your event at Greyfriars here 👉🏽https://greyfriarskirk.com/venue-hire/

Thank you to everyone who made our Centenary Ball such an amazing evening.

The music was fantastic, and combined with a fun programme of popular dances everyone kept dancing to the very end. It was lovely to have so many friends dancing with us at this very special event.

Special thanks to Iain MacPhail and his Scottish dance band, our Piper Jamie Crawford, MacKenzies for our delicious dinner and all the staff at Greyfriars Kirk who always go out of their way to assist us.

Watch out for more photos in the next few days.

01/05/2024

Have a listen and share with your friends!

Looking forward to welcoming Delphian Records for another session later this month 👏🏼💜

Little is known about the origins of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Romance for viola and piano. Its manuscript was discovered in the composer’s library after his d...

09/04/2024

❗ VOLUNTEER WITH US!

Join the team and become and Welcomer!

An ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting people, holding conversations and sharing their knowledge with others.

We're especially keen to recruit volunteers who are available to cover slots on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays.

Find out more about the role 👇🏻
https://volunteergreyfriars.com/home/2019/1/25/volunteer-welcomer

04/04/2024

Please share! You never know who might need it 💜

For anyone struggling, in need to a hot meal and some company, here are some options to help....At Greyfriars Charteris Centre, we have a Coffee Morning this Thursday at 10.30am till 12noon and every 2 weeks after that, all we look for is a small donation.

01/04/2024

It's wonderful to see the swifts on display for everyone to enjoy! A collabroative project with our partners Grassmarket Community Project Charteris Centre 💜

Find out more about the swifts and the meaning behind them here: https://grassmarket.org/the-swifts/

It’s spring (nearly) and the swifts will soon be here. Here’s a story of an exceptional creative project and three special swifts who are here to stay ❤ FULL STORY HERE - https://grassmarket.org/the-swifts/

A creative collaboration with Charteris Centre and Greyfriars Kirk