Edinburgh, Scotland – St. Giles’ Cathedral, Part 1, the Exterior and Interior Structure
Sep 19, 2020 16:46:00 #
Edinburgh, Scotland – St. Giles’ Cathedral, Part 1, the Exterior and Interior Structure
St Giles’ Cathedral, the High Kirk of Edinburgh positioned at the heart of the Scottish capital. St Giles’ was founded in 1124, and in the 16th century became the focal point of the Scottish Reformation. The church is regarded as the Mother Church of World Presbyterianism and welcomes visitors from all corners of the globe. The current building was begun in the 14th century and extended until the early 16th century; significant alterations were undertaken in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the addition of the Thistle Chapel.
The Exterior
DSC_0117.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0119.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
The Interior Structure
DSC_0122.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0135.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0136.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0139.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0141.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0142.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0143.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0160.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0120.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0147.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0164.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
The coverage of this Cathedral will be continued in Part 2, which will feature the stained glass windows, the Organ, and the Thistle Chapel. Link to Part 2:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-665295-1.html#11584503
St Giles’ Cathedral, the High Kirk of Edinburgh positioned at the heart of the Scottish capital. St Giles’ was founded in 1124, and in the 16th century became the focal point of the Scottish Reformation. The church is regarded as the Mother Church of World Presbyterianism and welcomes visitors from all corners of the globe. The current building was begun in the 14th century and extended until the early 16th century; significant alterations were undertaken in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the addition of the Thistle Chapel.
The Exterior
DSC_0117.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0119.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
The Interior Structure
DSC_0122.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0135.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0136.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0139.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0141.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0142.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0143.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0160.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0120.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0147.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0164.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
The coverage of this Cathedral will be continued in Part 2, which will feature the stained glass windows, the Organ, and the Thistle Chapel. Link to Part 2:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-665295-1.html#11584503
Sep 19, 2020 16:49:57 #
Sep 19, 2020 16:53:33 #
Very impressive church and structural members. We were in Edinburgh last year, but missed this beautiful cathedral because it was not on our tour schedule. Thanks for posting.
Sep 19, 2020 16:53:46 #
Longshadow wrote:
Yeah, that was my thought upon entering, too. Don't miss Part 2--the windows are exquisite!Wow!
Sep 19, 2020 17:11:29 #
Hereford wrote:
Thanks for commenting. You're welcome. Our tour was a special one for the choir, and we sang a concert in that cathedral.Very impressive church and structural members. We were in Edinburgh last year, but missed this beautiful cathedral because it was not on our tour schedule. Thanks for posting.
Sep 19, 2020 17:33:55 #
Sep 19, 2020 17:58:11 #
Sep 19, 2020 18:03:06 #
Daryl, thanks for your comments, and welcome to UHH!
NMGal, the acoustics were quite nice--not as reverberant as some European cathedrals (or NYC's St. John the Divine), but certainly adequate.
NMGal, the acoustics were quite nice--not as reverberant as some European cathedrals (or NYC's St. John the Divine), but certainly adequate.
Sep 19, 2020 18:44:43 #
David in Dallas wrote:
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Beautiful cathedral and you did a great job photographing it David.
Sep 19, 2020 18:58:30 #
DJphoto wrote:
Thanks, DJ. Beautiful cathedral and you did a great job photographing it David.
I discovered a later photo that I should have included in the "Structure" section:
DSC_0216.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
Sep 19, 2020 19:21:27 #
David in Dallas wrote:
Thanks, DJ.
I discovered a later photo that I should have included in the "Structure" section:
DSC_0216.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
I discovered a later photo that I should have included in the "Structure" section:
DSC_0216.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
Beautiful. I'm amazed at the intricate stonework in many European cathedrals and castles. Of course it took longer to build some of them than the U.S. has been around, and the cost to duplicate the work would be unimaginable, assuming you could find enough artisans to do it. Of course now it would be done much quicker and less expensive using CNC stone machining/carving.
Sep 19, 2020 19:43:11 #
It is incredible how fantastic those old churches are. It was the work of fanatics who did it, often over several generations.
Sep 19, 2020 20:57:13 #
Sep 19, 2020 22:08:18 #
UTMike wrote:
Thanks, Mike. I split that topic into 2 sets because there were just so many photos I wanted to include.Excellent set, David! I enjoyed the interior set as well.
Sep 20, 2020 08:36:34 #
David, your photos of these edifices are stunning, and you’ve done it again. Nice narrative, too.
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