Glasgow Cathedral

The oldest cathedral in mainland Scotland and the oldest structure in Glasgow are both found in St. Mungo's Cathedral, often known as Glasgow Cathedral. One of the most beautiful medieval structures in all of Scotland, it is also the only cathedral on the Scottish mainland to have survived the Reformation of 1560 intact and not "unroofed." The Glasgow Cathedral then served as a home for a number of parish kirks.

The cathedral allegedly stands where Saint Kentigern, the patron saint of Glasgow and its founder, constructed his church and was laid to rest there in 612 AD. Midway through the 1200s, the basement crypt housing St. Mungo's grave was constructed, and up until the Scottish Reformation, his shrine at the cathedral was a major destination for Christian pilgrims.

While it is still possible to study and enjoy the work of earlier architects and builders who made different alterations to the internal layout of the cathedral over the years (such as the cathedral's 68.6-meter spire), modern additions are also on exhibit. One illustration is the post-war collections of stained glass windows, which are regarded as one of Britain's greatest collections and include John K. Clark's Millennium window.

The congregation of the cathedral is a part of the Glasgow Presbytery of the Church of Scotland, but its services and affiliations are open to everyone. Historic Environment Scotland looks after the cathedral on behalf of Scottish Ministers.

Location: Castle St, Glasgow G4 0QZ, Scotland