St Giles, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

3276

Title

St Giles, Edinburgh

Description

A view of the west side of St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh. The church has a large central tower with a distinctive crown-shaped spire. There are five large arched tracery windows and a central doorway. In front of the church are two horse and carriages, two men stand talking in the foreground. The statue of the Duke of Buccleuch can be seen on the left, as can a section of the High Street.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1893

Size

16.2 x 22.5 cm

Type

Photograph

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.

Exhibitions with this item

Other views of this item

Related images

Related subjects

Architecture > Architectural features > Spires

Architecture > Monuments > Statues

People > Adults > Men

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Religion > Religious facilities > Cathedrals

Transport > Land > Horse and carriages