Scottish battle flags, St Giles

Category

Library Item

Item no

7954

Title

Scottish battle flags, St Giles

Description

Two shadowy figures walk down the central nave of St Giles Kirk towards the large tracery window. On either side of the atrium flags hang high above the stone pillars.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1935

Size

31.4 x 15.6 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 > Stained glass

Architecture > Architectural features > Windows

Communication > Written > Flags

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Cathedrals

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