NS6065 : Glasgow Cathedral
taken 6 months ago, near to Royston, Glasgow, Scotland
The aisle was extensively repaired and restored in 2024 by the replacement of the roof and new whitewashing being applied Link
Construction of the cathedral began in 1136 and took around 350 years to complete (see the Listing link below for more details). It is the only cathedral on mainland Scotland to survive the Reformation of 1560 intact. It stands on the site of the tomb of St Kentigern (also known as St Mungo) who was a Christian missionary in the area during the 6th Century. The tomb attracted pilgrims from far and wide and the site was regarded as holy and a resource of grace. It is therefore fitting that the cathedral is dedicated to St Mungo.
Although open to the public (free of charge), the cathedral is still in use as a place of worship, therefore visiting times are subject to change at short notice.
Cathedral web site: Link.
Historic Environment Scotland web site (opening times): Link
The building is Category A Listed: Link
- Grid Square
- NS6065, 696 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Thomas Nugent (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Friday, 3 January, 2025 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 7 January, 2025
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NS 6025 6555 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:51.7686N 4:14.0731W - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
- View Direction
- NORTH (about 0 degrees)