A selection of Scotland’s unique stained glass
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Anyone wanting an initial 'wow' from Scotland’s unique stained glass should do an internet search on Scottish Viewpoint and select 'stained glass' – such attractive, stunning pictures of Scotland.
I'd direct visitors to the Edinburgh City Council Chambers in the High Street as the range of styles and the different ages of the stained glass there are very broad. It is also well worth the short diversion off the Royal Mile to the reception area of the council’s Waverley Court building in Market Street, just to see the stunning Sir Patrick Geddes memorial panel 'Think Global, Act Local' by Scottish stained glass artist Kate Henderson.
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Some young visitors to Scotland from overseas selected the following:
There is stunning stained glass in the Highlands of Scotland, as exampled by the windows in Nairn Old Parish Church’s south transept which are the art of Dr Douglas Strachan who also executed the Scottish National War memorial in Edinburgh Castle. The colours in that particular stained glass are just amazing. That church also examples fine memorial windows, to those who died nearly 100 years ago in the First World War. www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church/nairn-old-parish-church
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Anyone wanting an initial 'wow' from Scotland’s unique stained glass should do an internet search on Scottish Viewpoint and select 'stained glass' – such attractive, stunning pictures of Scotland.
I'd direct visitors to the Edinburgh City Council Chambers in the High Street as the range of styles and the different ages of the stained glass there are very broad. It is also well worth the short diversion off the Royal Mile to the reception area of the council’s Waverley Court building in Market Street, just to see the stunning Sir Patrick Geddes memorial panel 'Think Global, Act Local' by Scottish stained glass artist Kate Henderson.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/location
Some young visitors to Scotland from overseas selected the following:
- Dunfermline Abbey is a beautiful building. Do go and see it. The stained glass looks really impressive and colourful. www.dunfermlineabbey.co.uk
- Paisley Abbey has wonderful architecture, with fabulous woodwork and an impressive collection of stained glass including one of the story of the Scottish saint, Queen Margaret. www.panoramio.com/photo/79145067
- The Town Hall in Lerwick is a fine building with important stained glass depicting a lot of figures, and finely painted. http://shetlopedia.com/Town_Hall_Windows
- Everybody has to go to St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh!!! It's essential! The history of Scotland, religion, architecture, light, stained glass - everything is important in this cathedral. www.stgilescathedral.org.uk
- Be sure to see the ancient and lovely little St Margaret’s Chapel in Edinburgh Castle, with its beautiful stained glass windows of Scottish saints and monarchs. www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk
- Glasgow Cathedral is an old and large cathedral of dark and grand atmosphere with extraordinary stained glass including a recent Millennium window. www.glasgowcathedral.org.uk
- Come and pay tribute to Scotland's greatest poet in the child-friendly centre at Robert Burn’s birthplace in Alloway, with fabulous stained glass in nearby Alloway Kirk. www.allowaychurch.org
- Drum Castle, near Peterculter in Aberdeenshire, is a gorgeous old castle with thick stone walls, and fantastic views. Don't miss the stained glass in the chapel. www.nts.org.uk/property/drum-castle-garden-estate/
There is stunning stained glass in the Highlands of Scotland, as exampled by the windows in Nairn Old Parish Church’s south transept which are the art of Dr Douglas Strachan who also executed the Scottish National War memorial in Edinburgh Castle. The colours in that particular stained glass are just amazing. That church also examples fine memorial windows, to those who died nearly 100 years ago in the First World War. www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church/nairn-old-parish-church
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