Royal approval for makeover

THE Princess Royal joined a congregation at St Giles' Cathedral yesterday to attend a service of thanksgiving for the restoration of the famed landmark.

After the service she attended a reception at the Signet Library on Parliament Square, followed by a dinner at New Club Edinburgh on Princes Street.

The service was conducted by minister Gilleasbuig Macmillan, who has served at the church since 1973.

The building lies at the centre of the Scottish Reformation and is known worldwide as the "Mother Church of Presbyterianism".

It underwent a 7 million makeover, part of which improved access for wheelchair users and the elderly.