Cathedrals · Central Scotland
St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow
In or near Glasgow.
The Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, commonly called St Mary's Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. It is located on the Great Western Road, in the west end of Glasgow, S
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Kelvinbridge · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow is located at postcode G4 9JB and is approximately 0.3 km from Kelvinbridge railway station. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
The Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, commonly called St Mary's Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. It is located on the Great Western Road, in the west end of Glasgow, Scotland. The current building was opened on 9 November 1871 as St Mary's Episcopal Church and was completed in 1893 when the spire was completed. The architect was Sir Gilbert Scott. It was raised to cathedral status in 1908. The total height of the cathedral is 63 metres. The church structure is protected as a category A listed building. The other cathedrals in Glasgow are St Andrew's (Roman Catholic), St Luke's (Eastern Orthodox) and St Mungo's, the city's mediaeval cathedral, now used by the Church of Scotland, which has a presbyterian polity and does not use the term ‘cathedral’ to describe its churches.
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Official information
St Mary's Cathedral is the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway within the Scottish Episcopal Church, part of the Anglican Communion. It serves as a welcoming space for a diverse congregation and offers various services and community activities.
From the Wikipedia article
The Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, commonly called St Mary's Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. It is located on the Great Western Road, in the west end of Glasgow, Scotland. The current building was opened on 9 November 1871 as St Mary's Episcopal Church and was completed in 1893 when the spire was completed. The architect was Sir Gilbert Scott. It was raised to cathedral status in 1908. The total height of the cathedral is 63 metres. The church structure is protected as a category A listed building. The other cathedrals in Glasgow are St Andrew's (Roman Catholic), St Luke's (Eastern Orthodox) and St Mungo's, the city's mediaeval cathedral, now used by the Church of Scotland, which has a presbyterian polity and does not use the term ‘cathedral’ to describe its churches.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8735, -4.2750
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G4 9JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North
- Phone
- 0141 339-6691
- Nearest railway station
- Kelvinbridge — 0.3 km
- Official site
- thecathedral.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow?
- St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G4 9JB).
- What is St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow?
- The Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, commonly called St Mary's Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. It is located on the Great Western Road, in the west end of Glasgow, S
- How do I get to St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow?
- The nearest railway station is Kelvinbridge, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode G4 9JB.
- How do I get to St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow?
- The nearest railway station is Kelvinbridge, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G4 9JB.