Organ, St Giles Cathedral

Category

Library Item

Item no

7915

Title

Organ, St Giles Cathedral

Description

A view through arches and columns and over rows of wooden chairs, to the impressive organ inside St. Giles Cathedral.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1896

Size

37.4 x 29.5 cm

Type

Reproduction

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 > Arches

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Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches