Greyfriars Kirk, also known as Greyfriars Church in Edinburgh’s Old Town was the first church to be built in Scotland after the Reformation of 1560. It stands on land which once belonged to the Franciscan convent in the Grassmarket. History of Greyfriars Kirk Greyfriars Kirk (Church) has a history that dates to the 17th century. … Continue reading Greyfriars Kirk: at the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town