Greyfriars Kirkyard First Sunday Volunteer Work
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First Sunday January 2026

KIRKYARD SPRING CLEANING

Today’s First Sunday focused on cleaning out leaves and litter from the locked lairs on the South side of the Kirkyard. A dedicated team of Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard braved the bitterly cold temperatures, keeping warm by brushing and bagging multiple huge black sacks. We have arranged for Edinburgh Bereavement Services (EBS) to pick up these bags on Monday Morning. Thanks to everyone who helped today, the lairs certainly look much better for it. And thanks to EBS for taking the bags away.

Our next First Sunday is February 1st, so hope to see you there.

Greyfriars Kirkyard First Sunday Volunteer Work
Today’s Team
Greyfriars Kirkyard First Sunday Volunteer Work
The Adam Mausoleum cleaned up beautifully once the leaves, litter, dust & debris were brushed out from the smooth stone floor.
Greyfriars Kirkyard First Sunday Volunteer Work

Greyfriars Kirkyard First Sunday Volunteer Work
A dozen large black bags were filled with leaves & litter.