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The Thistle Chapel, St Giles Cathedral
Unknown, 1921, Photograph, Postcard
The Thistle Chapel, St Giles Cathedral
The Thistle Chapel, St Giles Cathedral
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Item no
3135
Title
The Thistle Chapel, St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, looking west
Description
The Thistle Chapel of St Giles Cathedral. Elaborately carved wooden seats line the wall of this small chapel. Above the seating is a canopy of wood carvings which include coats of arms, heraldic symbols, swords, statues and thistles. A stained glass window is above the Royal Stalls.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1921
Size
13.6 x 8.6 cm
Type
Photograph
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Postcard
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Thistle Chapel was designed by Sir Robert Stodart Lorimer, and added to the south-east corner of St Giles Kirk in 1909-11. It is a private chapel for the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, hosting its ceremonies and services. The Order of the Thistle is the highest honour in Scotland. Opinions vary as to its origins, but the order certainly dates from at least the 15th century, and possibly as far back as the 9th. The honour fell out of use around the time of the Reformation and was revived first by James II and VII in 1687, and then again by Queen Anne in 1703. The order is bestowed on Scottish men and women who have held public office or made a significant contribution to the nation.
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