St Giles Cathedral

Category

Library Item

Item no

6251

Title

St Giles Cathedral

Description

A busy scene of people going about their daily business around the mercat cross next to the Royal Mile. St. Giles Cathedral stands prominently in he background, while on either side of the open square, tenements and shop fronts can be seen.

Artist / maker

Geikie, Walter

Date

1830

Size

14.8 x 18.9 cm

Type

Pencil work

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

Business > Service industry > Mercat Crosses

Business > Service industry > Shops

Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

People > Adults > Men

People > Adults > Women

People > Children > Boys

People > Children > Girls

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Cathedrals

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