St Mary’s Scottish Episcopal Cathedral

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St Mary’s is one of the very best examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the world. The stained glass, part of an integrated sequence within the church, was designed by Hardman, Ward & Hughes and Clayton & Bell studios. St Mary’s was consecrated in 1884, with the spire being added nine years later to the original tower. In 1908, in recognition of the church’s growing influence and status, St Mary’s became the Cathedral Church of the Scottish Episcopal Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway. Over the years, the Cathedral has undergone several restorations. Internally the organ has been rebuilt; the font moved from the west door to the south transept, and the east end and crossing decorated with murals painted by Gwyneth Leech. Interior restoration has included the introduction of an altar and choir stalls in the nave and a new porch completed in 2002 at the west end.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO

300 Great Western Road

G4 9JB

1871

Sir George Gilbert Scott

VISIT DETAILS

TOUR DATES & TIMES
Friday 20th September: 11 : 00 AM, 12 : 00 PM, 2 : 00 PM, 3 : 00 PM
Saturday 21st September: 3 : 00 PM, 4 : 00 PM
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
Open Friday 20th 10:30 am - 5:00 pm and Saturday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Tours will be available on the hour but are not required to visit the building.

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TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Subway stations: St Georges Cross, Kelvinbridge
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: -
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: Access to the bell tower is via a spiral staircase, 55 steps to the ringing room and a further 50 steps to the belfry.
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Hearing Loop
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: St Mary's Scottish Episcopal Cathdral
Scottish Episcopal Cathedral, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1871. Bell tower normally open to visitors, so a unique opportunity to see and experience the ancient art of ringing by the Guild of Bell Ringers at the Cathedral. Come and have a go at ringing a bell in the same way agers did over 300 years ago.
Tel: 0141 339 6691
Email: office@thecathedral.org.uk
Website: thecathedral.org.uk/

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