Glasgow Cathedral

Glasgow Cathedral (Scottish Gaelic: Cathair-eaglais Ghlaschu) is located off Castle Street at the eastern end of Cathedral Street in Glasgow, Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Glaschu, Alba). The first stone built Glasgow Cathedral was dedicated in the presence of King David I of Scotland (Dauíd mac Maíl Choluim c. 1084 – 24 May 1153) in 1136. The present building was consecrated in 1197. It has remained as a place of religious worship since that time. Glasgow Cathedral is built on the site where St Kentigern known as Mungo is thought to have been buried in 612 AD. He is the founder and patron saint of the city of Glasgow. The Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in mainland Scotland and is the oldest building in Glasgow.

Image: Engraving of Glasgow Cathedral from Theatrum Scotiae (1693) by John Slezer.

Links: Glasgow Cathedral website and also Visit Scotland - Glasgow Cathedral.