THE CATHEDRAL ROOF UPDATE

We have almost completed the first phase of repair to our Cathedral Roof which involved the complete re-slating of the roof of Sacristy 1, extensive work to the lead valleys, gutters, cupolas and cladding, and stonework and window repairs costing almost £500,000. The majority of the work has gone as planned with very few surprises so far, however, that may well change as the removal of other slates exposes rotten timbers and sarking which could not be evaluated properly prior. GB Stonemasons and the roofing team are relatively on schedule and hopefully any additional works will not cause too much delay.

As this is only one of the six roofs of the Cathedral, we still have more to repair. It is our plan to continue working on the the rest of the roof along with damage from damp in the St. Andrew’s Shrine during the next phase. Once the damp has been remedied, we will be able to renovate the St. Andrew’s Shrine to provide parishioners and visitors alike with a contemplative space within the Cathedral.

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 on the Archdiocese website - please don’t forget to add Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer.

Thank you for your support.