Cathedrals · Central Scotland
Dunkeld Cathedral
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Dunkeld Cathedral — church in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dunkeld Cathedral, the nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, located 1.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PH8 0AW. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Dunkeld Cathedral is a cathedral in the United Kingdom — the principal church of a diocese. Records date its origin to 1260. Built in the Gothic art style. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Affiliated with Church of Scotland. Part of Presbytery of Dunkeld. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.5651°, -3.5899°.
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Heritage listing
Dunkeld Cathedral is a Church of Scotland place of worship which stands on the north bank of the River Tay in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Built in square-stone style of predominantly grey sandstone, the cathedral proper began in 1260 and was completed in 1501. It stands on the site of the former Culdee Monastery of Dunkeld, stones from which can be seen as an irregular reddish streak in the eastern gable.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dunkeld Cathedral is a Church of Scotland place of worship which stands on the north bank of the River Tay in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Built in square-stone style of predominantly grey sandstone, the cathedral proper began in 1260 and was completed in 1501. It stands on the site of the former Culdee Monastery of Dunkeld, stones from which can be seen as an irregular reddish streak in the eastern gable. It is not formally a 'cathedral', as the Church of Scotland nowadays has neither cathedrals nor bishops, but it is one of a number of similar former cathedrals which has continued to carry the name.
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Background
History
Because of the long construction period, the cathedral shows mixed architecture. Gothic and Norman elements are intermingled throughout the structure. Although partly in ruins, the cathedral is in regular use today and is open to the public. Relics of Saint Columba, including his bones, were said to have been kept at Dunkeld until the Reformation, at which time they were removed to Ireland. Some believe there are still undiscovered Columban relics buried within the cathedral grounds. The original monastery at Dunkeld dated from the sixth or early seventh century, founded after an expedition of Saint Columba to the Land of Alba. It was at first a simple collection of wattle huts. In the 17th…
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- Coordinates
- 56.5651, -3.5899
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH8 0AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Established
- 1260
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 9:30am–5:30pm (April to September); Daily 10am–4pm (October to March)
- Official site
- dunkeldcathedral.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q2086395 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dunkeld Cathedral (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Dunkel Cathedral 20090617 choir exterior.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunkeld Cathedral?
- Dunkeld Cathedral is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH8 0AW).
- What is Dunkeld Cathedral?
- Dunkeld Cathedral — church in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Dunkeld Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH8 0AW.
- When was Dunkeld Cathedral built?
- Built or established in 1260.
- Is Dunkeld Cathedral a listed building?
- Dunkeld Cathedral is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- How do I get to Dunkeld Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH8 0AW.