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GLASGOW CATHEDRAL – A CATHEDRAL FOR GLASGOW AND THE WHOLE WORLD. Home. GUIDED TOURS AT GLASGOW CATHEDRAL. For information on Guided Tours, please see Visit on this Site. Sunday Worship every Sunday 11am — all welcome. For up-to-date information on opening hours please visit Historic Environment Scotland. GUIDED TOURS AT GLASGOW CATHEDRAL.
Glasgow Cathedral (Scottish Gaelic: Cathair-eaglais Ghlaschu) is a parish church of the Church of Scotland in Glasgow, Scotland. It is the oldest cathedral in mainland Scotland and the oldest building in Glasgow.
There is no admission charge for the Cathedral but visitors can make a donation to Historic Environment Scotland, towards the upkeep of the building. Cathedral Visiting Times for visitors: The Cathedral is open on Sunday morning at 11:00 only for those attending morning worship. All visitors are welcome to attend this (Church of Scotland) service.
This medieval cathedral is thought to have been built on the site of St Kentigern’s tomb and marks the birthplace of the city of Glasgow. One of Scotland's most magnificent medieval buildings, Glasgow Cathedral is the only one on the Scottish mainland to survive the Reformation of 1560 intact.
Erected between AD 1136 and 1484, Glasgow Cathedral is now Scotland’s largest place of worship. Its history reflects contrasting Christian identities. The site was an ancient pilgrimage destination containing the tomb of the 6th-century Celtic missionary to Strathclyde, St Kentigern (or Mungo).
1: Glasgow Cathedral is an outstanding example of Scottish Gothic architecture and is the only mediaeval cathedral on the Scottish mainland to have survived the Reformation of 1560 intact. Visitors can marvel at the stunning stained-glass windows, the impressive stone carvings, and the cathedral’s overall majestic presence.
Glasgow Cathedral | Public Body for Scotland's Historic Environment. Cathedral Precinct, Castle Street, Glasgow, G4 0QZ. 0141 552 6891. Book tickets. Plan your visit. Overview. Prices and opening times. Getting here. Access. History. Important notice. The choir, lower church and shop will be closed from 12.15pm to 2.30pm on Monday 27 May.
