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1560–1700 Early-Modern Edinburgh

John Knox at St Giles

The Medieval era ended with the turmoil of the early-Modern period in the 16th century, when a religious reformation swept around Europe. This touched the lives of many Scots, with Protestant preacher John Knox pivotal in helping to chart Scotland's path. He lived for many years in today's Scottish Storytelling Centre, while preaching further up the Royal Mile, from the pulpit at St Giles' Cathedral.

In the 17th century religious friction placed another nearby church, Greyfriars Kirk, into the spotlight as a key place where Presbyterian Covenanters both stood their ground and were punished for doing so. This helped suspicion and underground networks flourish in this era, possibly explaining the intriguing Gilmerton Cove hideaway, one way or another.

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Gladstone’s Land

17th-century high-tenement house

Greyfriars Kirk

Covenanters’ Bastion

Mary King's Close & Ghost Tours

Ghostly tales on foot

Museum of Edinburgh

The capital city on itself

National Museum of Scotland

Heavyweight national treasure-trove

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Scotland’s Versailles

The People's Story

Qwirky social history

Scottish Storytelling Centre

John Knox's house & a cafe (l; £)

St Giles' Cathedral

Medieval Edinburgh’s main church & reformation HQ

Text © Christian Williams

Image by Lark Ascending