THE CATHEDRAL ROOF UPDATE

We have now completed the first phase of repair to our Cathedral Roofs. This involved the complete re-slating of the roof of Sacristy 1, extensive work to the chancel roofs, lead valleys, gutters, cupolas and cladding, external stonework and window repairs all together costing almost £500,000. The majority of the work went as planned with very few surprises. However, the removal of slates inevitably exposed some rotten timbers and sarking which could not be evaluated properly prior to the work starting and incurred additional costs.

We are currently developing Phase 2 of the overall works which will include the roofs and external stonework to Sacristy 2, Sacristy 3 and the St. Andrew’s Shrine. We are also working on plans to redevelop the St. Andrew’s Shrine to provide parishioners and visitors alike with a contemplative space within the Cathedral and generally raise the profile of the National Shrine of the Apostle.

We are only too painfully aware of the cost of living crisis and that many of us are facing real financial difficulty. As this is a multi-phase project we are continually trying to fundraise through the application of grants and appeals to complete the repair of our beloved roof. If you so wish to help us in this endeavor, please click on the link below or go to our Donate page and look at the variety of options available to you. For our visitors from America, a separate option can be found here which will provide tax deductible benefits for you.

Together we will be able to rise to this challenge and so will be able to pass on our beautiful Cathedral to the next generation of Edinburgh Catholics.

Thank you,

St. Mary’s Cathedral

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

Please contact the Cathedral finance office to set up a standing order to take the place of your weekly donation.

You can make a recurring, general donation to the Cathedral here - please don’t forget to add Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer.

Thank you for your support.