Service of Nine Lessons and Carols

A traditional Nine Lessons and Carols service with Christmas story readings, choir carols and congregational hymns at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh.

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral holds its traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols, in which the Christmas story is told through readings accompanied by carols sung by the cathedral choir and hymns for the congregation. Doors open from about 6:45pm with unreserved seating, some of it unsighted. The service lasts roughly an hour and a half and is open to all, with donations invited at whatever level attendees feel able.