Cathedrals · Scottish Highlands
St Mary's Cathedral
In or near Kingswells.
St Mary's Cathedral — church in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary's Cathedral is located in Aberdeen City, with the nearest railway station being Aberdeen, approximately 0.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is AB10 1SH. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
St Mary's Cathedral is a cathedral in the United Kingdom — the principal church of a diocese. Records date its origin to 1860. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Affiliated with Catholicism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.1455°, -2.1064°.
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Heritage listing
The Cathedral Church of St Mary of the Assumption, usually known as St Mary's Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. It is the home of the see of the Bishop of Aberdeen, who is the ordinary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aberdeen in the Province of St Andrews & Edinburgh. It stands at 20 Huntly Street in Aberdeen.
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Official information
St Mary's Cathedral in Aberdeen is a significant religious site known for its beautiful architecture and community activities. Visitors can attend Mass, participate in adoration, and explore various church-related events and services.
From the Wikipedia article
The Cathedral Church of St Mary of the Assumption, usually known as St Mary's Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. It is the home of the see of the Bishop of Aberdeen, who is the ordinary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aberdeen in the Province of St Andrews & Edinburgh. It stands at 20 Huntly Street in Aberdeen.
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Background
Architecture
The cathedral was designed by Alexander Ellis and opened in 1860. The spire and bells were added by Robert Gordon Wilson in 1876–77 to mark the church being raised to cathedral status. The organ dates from 1887 and is by James Conacher of Huddersfield. The cathedral was rededicated in 1960 following simplification of the interior in alignment with the reforms of the Second Vatican Council.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1455, -2.1064
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB10 1SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen South
- Established
- 1860
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 7am to 9pm; Sunday 7.30am to 8pm
- Official site
- www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q2440542 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Cathedral, Aberdeen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Cathedral, Aberdeen 2025.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Cathedral?
- St Mary's Cathedral is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB10 1SH).
- What is St Mary's Cathedral?
- St Mary's Cathedral — church in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB10 1SH.
- When was St Mary's Cathedral built?
- Built or established in 1860.
- Is St Mary's Cathedral a listed building?
- St Mary's Cathedral is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- How do I get to St Mary's Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB10 1SH.