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At a Glance: Cathedral Worship Past and Present The building of Glasgow Cathedral began in 1136 and took about 350 years to finish. The cathedral was dedicated to St Kentigern (or St Mungo), a Christian missionary in the area during the 6 th century AD.
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.
Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. Sunday, 1pm to 4pm. Last entry 3pm. The cathedral may close for lunch from 12pm to 1pm. If you plan to visit at this time, please call ahead to check 0141 552 6891. The Historic Environment Scotland Shop is open when the Cathedral is open to the public.
Glasgow Cathedral. Cathedral Precinct, Castle Street, Glasgow, G4 0QZ. 0141 552 6891. Book tickets. Plan your visit. Overview. Prices and opening times. Getting here. Access.
The thriving burgh that sprang up around Glasgow Cathedral has since grown into the vibrant city we know today. The awe-inspiring building dedicated to St Kentigern, also known as St Mungo, was built in the 1100s and drew countless pilgrims to his shrine.
Glasgow Cathedral is the most intact mediaeval cathedral on the Scottish mainland and the only cathedral to have survived the Scottish Reformation. The cathedral was founded around the shrine of St. Kentigern, who is said to have built a church on the site in the 6th century.
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. Glasgow Cathedral is built on the site where St Kentigern, or Mungo, is thought to have been buried in AD 612.
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).
Built on the supposed site of the tomb of St Kentigern (Mungo), Glasgow Cathedral has been closely entwined with the city's history. The necropolis behind it is one of Glasgow's best rambles.
Apr 2, 2019 · Glasgow Cathedral 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.
