Historic churches · Central Scotland
Tron Kirk
In or near Edinburgh.
Tron Kirk — church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Tron Kirk, you can take a train to Edinburgh Waverley station, which is 0.3 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for your sat-nav is EH1 1PD.
About
Tron Kirk is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Named after tron. Part of Presbytery of Edinburgh. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9500°, -3.1878°.
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Heritage listing
The Tron Kirk is a former principal parish church in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is a well-known landmark on the Royal Mile. It was built in the 17th century and closed as a church in 1952. Having stood empty for over fifty years, it was used as a tourist information centre for several years in the mid 2000s and, more recently, was the site of the Edinburgh World Heritage Exhibition and John Kay’s book and gift shop. The name comes from the weighing beam (tron in Scots), serving the public market on the Royal Mile, which stood outside until around 1800.
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Official information
The Tron Kirk Market is a modern market located on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, showcasing over 20 artists and designers from Scotland. Visitors can explore a diverse range of unique products, making it a great spot for locals and tourists alike.
From the Wikipedia article
The Tron Kirk is a former principal parish church in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is a well-known landmark on the Royal Mile. It was built in the 17th century and closed as a church in 1952. Having stood empty for over fifty years, it was used as a tourist information centre for several years in the mid 2000s and, more recently, was the site of the Edinburgh World Heritage Exhibition and John Kay’s book and gift shop. The name comes from the weighing beam (tron in Scots), serving the public market on the Royal Mile, which stood outside until around 1800. It is the only Scottish church where five consecutive ministers each served at least once as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (eight if including second charge ministers).
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- Coordinates
- 55.9500, -3.1878
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 1PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.3 km
- Opening
- 10:00-18:00
- Official site
- www.scottishdesignexchange.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q11839033 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tron Kirk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Tron Kirk from Hunter Square.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tron Kirk?
- Tron Kirk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 1PD).
- What is Tron Kirk?
- Tron Kirk — church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Tron Kirk?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 1PD.
- Is Tron Kirk a listed building?
- Tron Kirk is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Tron Kirk free to visit?
- Yes, Tron Kirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tron Kirk?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 1PD.