St Giles, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

3280

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. On the left the High Street is visible with the spire of the Tron Kirk in the distance. There are several men and women in the street and a horse and cart travelling up the High Street.

Artist / maker

Ewart, Charles

Date

1912

Size

18.5 x 23.9 cm

Type

Etching

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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Architecture > Architectural features > Spires

Architecture > Architectural features > Windows

People > Adults > Men

People > Adults > Women

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Religion > Religious facilities > Cathedrals

Transport > Land > Horse and carts