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Early history
The history of Glasgow Cathedral is closely linked with that of the city. In the 6th century Saint Mungo is said to have brought the body of a holy man, Fergus, for burial at a site named Cathures (which came to be known as Glasgow). Saint Ninian is reputed to have dedicated the burial ground there on the western bank of the Molendinar Burnin the 5th century (the cathedral's Blacader Aisle may mark this site). Mungo built a monastic cell in the burial ground, and was buried in his church ther...
Medieval period
Destroyed or severely damaged by fire, the first cathedral was succeeded by the present cathedral, which was consecrated in 1197. Between 1207 and 1232, Bishop Walter Capellanus embarked upon a building programme which saw the completion of the choir and the Lower Church, and provided the basis for the layout of the transepts and nave as eventually built. From 1233 to 1258, Walter's successor, Bishop William de Bondington continued the rebuilding, which included a new, longer, eastern arm to...
Reformation
The Scottish Reformation saw Archbishop James Beaton flee to France, taking the diocesan records with him, and Glasgow Cathedral was 'cleansed' of its Catholic furnishings such as altars and sculpture, and the roof was apparently stripped of lead. It was decided to retain the building for Protestant worship, and in 1562 David Wemyss, who had been minister of Ratho, became the first Protestant minister of Glasgow Cathedral. The fabric of the cathedral suffered from vandalism and plunder, and b...
The great bell of the cathedral now stands on the floor of the cathedral as an object of interest rather than hanging in the tower. Its inscription says it was originally made in Hollandin 1583 at the expense of Marcus Knox, a Glasgow merchant. It was broken in 1778 and recast in London in 1790 by Thomas Mears.
Glasgow Cathedral Choir is a professional adult ensemble, singing at the two regular Sunday services each week. The current director of music is Andrew Forbes and the cathedral organist is Malcolm Sim. The four-manual Father Willis organ was installed in 1879, and has been maintained by Harrison & Harrisonsince they rebuilt the instrument in 1996.
Cathedral
1. John Anderson, Lord Provost of Glasgow (1667) 2. John Anderson of Dowhill, Lord Provost (4 times between 1689 and 1705) 3. James Boyd, Archbishop of Glasgow (1573-1581) 4. Gavin Dunbar, Archbishop (1524-1547) 5. James Law, Archbishop (1615–1632) 6. Saint Mungo, founder and patron saint of Glasgow 7. Sir John Stewart of Minto, Lord Provost (1543-1544) 8. Sir Matthew Stewart of Minto, Lord Provost (4 times between 1581 and 1599) 9. Sir Robert Stewart of Minto, Lord Provost (1526-1536) 10. Wa...
Old Burial Ground
1. Mary Hill of Gairbraid(1730-1809), landowner 2. George Hutcheson (c.1558-1639), lawyer and merchant, founder of Hutchesons' Grammar School 3. Thomas Hutcheson (1590-1641), lawyer, founder of Hutchesons' Grammar School 4. Peter Lowe(c.1550-1610), surgeon 5. Charles Macintosh(1766-1843), chemist and inventor 6. Peter Murdoch of Rosehill(1670-1761), Lord Provost of Glasgow (1730-1732)
Glasgow Cathedral, Southwest View, engraving by John Henry Le Keux, 1847An old postcard view of the cathedral (1893)Choir viewed from the pulpitSouth aisle of the naveSt Luke's Cathedral (Glasgow's Greek Orthodoxcathedral)St. Mary's Cathedral (Glasgow's Scottish Episcopalcathedral)Historic Environment Scotland. "Glasgow Cathedral, precinct and graveyard (SM90150)".Historic Environment Scotland. "Glasgow Cathedral, excluding scheduled monument SM90150, 70 Cathedral Square, Glasgow (LB32654)".Glasgow Cathedral Precinct Archived 12 May 2020 at the Wayback Machine– History and original drawings of the Cathedral area.Mar 4, 2021 · Glasgow Cathedral (also known as St Mungo’s Cathedral) is the oldest cathedral in mainland Scotland, and also the oldest building in Glasgow. It is one of Scotland’s most magnificent medieval buildings, and the only cathedral on the Scottish mainland to survive the Reformation of 1560 intact and not ‘un-roofed’.
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Glasgow Cathedral is one of the finest buildings of the 1200s to survive in mainland Scotland. Parts of it are older still. Building fabric from Bishop Jocelin’s time (1174–99) is still standing. He is recorded as ‘gloriously enlarging’ his cathedral in 1181.
St John's Cathedral, Oban. Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St Luke, Glasgow. St Machar's Cathedral. St Magnus Cathedral. St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow. St Ninian's Cathedral. St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee. St Andrew's Cathedral, Aberdeen. St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh (Episcopal)
Apr 2, 2019 · Glasgow Cathedra l is the oldest Cathedral in Scotland and the only one to survive the Scottish Reformation of the 15th century intact. Officially named as St. Kentigern's — but usually known as St. Mungos — it is the property of the Crown, rather than of any church and looked after by a government agency, Historic Environment Scotland.
