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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, 9.30am to 5.30pm. Sunday, 1pm to 5.30pm. Last entry 4.15pm. 1 October to 31 March: 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 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.
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’.
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.
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. Due to essential maintenance, there is no wheelchair access on Monday 15 July. Plan your visit.
