High Kirk [St Giles Cathedral]

Category

Library Item

Item no

6252

Title

High Kirk [St Giles Cathedral]

Description

Groups of people gather in the area around the Mercat Cross and St Giles Cathedral. A carriage waits by the Kirk.

Artist / maker

Geikie, Walter

Date

1830

Size

22.5 x 17 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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Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > St Giles Cathedral

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Land > Carriages

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