Tower of St Giles from Parliament House

Category

Library Item

Item no

2802

Title

Tower of St Giles from Parliament House

Description

An image of the spire of St. Giles Cathedral taken from the room of Parliament House where the colour and tones appear to be reversed. The clock face is visible on the front of the spire as are the stone statues of sphinxes which sit on the battlements, facing each other.

Artist / maker

Keith, Thomas

Date

1856

Size

27.8 x 25.2 cm

Type

Paper negative

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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