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Flower Festival 900

Did you miss the Flower Festival at the Kirk or just want to be reminded of its glory. Here are a few pictures that tell the story of this wonderful event.

If you would like to read the leaflet that was available in PDF format here it is: https://duddingstonkirk.org.uk/assets/FlowerFestivalLeaflet.pdf

Additionally the Kirk’s online service from the 1st of September 24 is filmed in the Kirk showcasing the festival to a soundtrack of psalms. You can watch it here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6887304/video/1004935701

A message from the minister

2024 is a significant year for the Congregation of Duddingston Kirk as we mark the 900th Anniversary of our building.  Although there was a major extension built in 1631, the larger part of the building dates from 1124.  The roof timbers above the transept are original with the timber coming from Sweden – a Medieval Ikea.
I find it amazing that the building has survived so long and has been continually used as a place of Christian worship.  It is difficult to imagine the thousands who have entered these doors for happy and sad occasions throughout the years.
As part of our Duddingston 900 celebrations this Flower Festival remembers in flowers some who have worshiped here in the past. We hope that you will enjoy your visit on this historic year.
Yours faithfully,
Rev Dr Jim Jack