Entrance to St Giles Kirk, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

14524

Title

Entrance to St Giles Kirk, Edinburgh

Description

A photo focusing on the ornately carved entrance way that leads into the gothic-styled, St. Giles Kirk. A pointed arch is surrounded by a triptych decorated with rows of small carved figures, above which the ornate stained glass windows can be seen.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2008

Size

Copy for sale

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

St Giles Kirk, often called St Giles Cathedral, is situated on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. A church has stood on the site since around 1120-1140, but little remains of the 12th century structure. St Giles played an important part in the Scottish Protestant Reformation with John Knox serving as its minister from 1560 until his death in 1572. The building has experienced significant additions, alterations and restorations during its history. The Thistle Chapel, a private chapel for the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, was added between 1909-11.

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