St Margaret's Chapel, Edinburgh
| St Margaret's Chapel | |
|---|---|
 The south façade of the chapel | |
St Margaret's Chapel | |
| 55°56′55.4″N 03°12′00.4″W / 55.948722°N 3.200111°W | |
| Location | Edinburgh Castle |
| Country | Scotland |
| Denomination | Non-denominational |
Previous denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Founded | 12th century |
| Founder | David I of Scotland |
| Dedication | Saint Margaret of Scotland |
| Dedicated | Rededicated on 16 November 1993 |
| Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Category A listed building |
| Designated | 14 December 1970 |
| Style | Romanesque |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Canongate |
St Margaret's Chapel, in Edinburgh Castle, is the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, Scotland. An example of Romanesque architecture, it is a category A listed building. It was constructed in the 12th century, but fell into disuse after the Reformation. In the 19th century the chapel was restored and today is cared for by the St Margaret's Chapel Guild.