St Giles, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

3269

Title

St Giles, Edinburgh

Description

A view of the west side of St Giles cathedral, Edinburgh. The cathedral has five large arched tracery windows on the west side and a central doorway. The distinctive central tower with crown shaped spire can also be seen. In the background is Arthur's Seat. In front of the cathedral there are cars parked in Parliament Square, and a group of people stand beside the Duke of Buccleuch's statue.

Artist / maker

Malcolm, George

Date

1930

Size

16.5 x 21.9 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

This image has been chosen for the Edinburgh - Past and Present Exhibition by the Rt. Rev. Sheilagh Kesting, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland - "St Giles is where my faith is refreshed and my spirit renewed. Architecture, words and music combine in an inspiring mixture. In the background is Arthur's Seat, a favourite viewpoint when I was a student" The Rt. Rev. Sheilagh Kesting.

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.

Reproduced by kind permission of the Edinburgh Photographic Society.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Spires

Architecture > Monuments > Statues

People > Adults > Men

People > Adults > Women

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Religion > Religious facilities > Cathedrals

Transport > Land > Cars

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