Cathedrals · Central Scotland
St Columba's Cathedral
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St Columba's Cathedral — cathedral in Oban, Argyll, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Oban · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Columba's Cathedral, the nearest railway station is Oban, located 0.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PA34 5AD. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
St Columba's Cathedral is a cathedral in the United Kingdom — the principal church of a diocese. Records date its origin to 1935. Designed by Giles Gilbert Scott. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Affiliated with Catholicism. Named after Columba. Wikidata describes it as: "cathedral in Oban, Argyll, Scotland". Coordinates: 56.4195°, -5.4788°.
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Heritage listing
The Cathedral Church of St Columba in Oban is the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Argyll and the Isles and mother church of the Diocese of Argyll and the Isles. The cathedral is located on the sea front at the northern end of Oban.
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Official information
St Columba's Cathedral is an ancient church located in the Diocese of Argyll and the Isles, known for its historical significance and connection to Saint Columba, the patron saint of the area. Visitors can explore the rich cultural heritage and spiritual history of this unique site in the Western Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
From the Wikipedia article
The Cathedral Church of St Columba in Oban is the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Argyll and the Isles and mother church of the Diocese of Argyll and the Isles. The cathedral is located on the sea front at the northern end of Oban.
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Background
History
The cathedral was designed in the Neo-Gothic style by the architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the foundation stone being laid in 1932 and the building completed in 1952. It is a Category A listed building. The work was partially funded by money raised by the diocese in the USA, Canada and Ireland. It is constructed from pink Peterhead and blue Inverawe granite. In the Middle Ages the cathedral of the diocese of Argyll was north of Oban on the island of Lismore. Dedicated to St Moluag, Lismore Cathedral is now a Church of Scotland High Kirk.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4195, -5.4788
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 5AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Established
- 1935
- Nearest railway station
- Oban — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.rcdai.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q723359 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Columba's Cathedral (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Columbas Cathedral, UK.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Columba's Cathedral?
- St Columba's Cathedral is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 5AD).
- What is St Columba's Cathedral?
- St Columba's Cathedral — cathedral in Oban, Argyll, Scotland.
- How do I get to St Columba's Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA34 5AD.
- When was St Columba's Cathedral built?
- Built or established in 1935. Designed by Giles Gilbert Scott.
- Is St Columba's Cathedral a listed building?
- St Columba's Cathedral is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- How do I get to St Columba's Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 5AD.