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Glasgow Cathedral

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Glasgow Cathedral, or St Mungo’s, is Glasgow’s oldest building and a working Church of Scotland parish church in Townhead beside the Necropolis.

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Why go

  • One of only two Scottish medieval cathedrals to survive the Reformation virtually intact.
  • Saint Mungo, Glasgow’s founder and patron saint, is buried in the cathedral.
  • The post-war stained-glass collection is regarded as one of Britain’s finest for modern designs.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 16:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday10:00 – 16:00
Thursday10:00 – 16:00
Friday10:00 – 16:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
Sunday13:00 – 16:00

Don't miss

  • Saint Mungo’s tombThe tomb occupies the centre of a large 13th-century crypt built to house it; the shrine drew medieval pilgrims.Lower ChurchMedieval period
  • Pulpitum screenInstalled in the early 1400s, this carved stone screen divides the choir from the nave.Between choir and naveEarly 1400s
  • Great bellMade in Holland in 1583 for merchant Marcus Knox, it broke in 1778 and was recast in London by Thomas Mears in 1790.Cathedral floor1583–1790
  • Robert Wishart’s burialThe cathedral contains the burial of Robert Wishart, Bishop of Glasgow from 1271 to 1316.Cathedral1271–1316

Know before you go

  • Visiting hours: Monday–Saturday, 10:00–16:00; Sunday, 13:00–16:00.
  • Private services or events may affect opening hours.

Services and visiting hours

Sunday worship
Two regular Sunday services The professional adult Glasgow Cathedral Choir sings at both.

Interesting facts4

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  1. Excavations beneath the present floor uncovered architectural remains of the first stone cathedral.

    Glasgow Cathedral - Wikipedia
  2. 1124

    The cathedral school was founded in 1124 and renamed High School of Glasgow in 1834.

    St Mungo’s Cathedral - Wikipedia

  3. It functions as a parish church because the Church of Scotland has no bishops.

    Glasgow - Wikivoyage (see)
  4. 1690

    Since 1690, “cathedral” has been an honorary historical title reflecting its original role as a Roman Catholic diocesan church.

    St Mungo’s Cathedral - Wikipedia

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History

  1. 1136A stone cathedral was dedicated here in David I’s presence.
  2. 1197The present cathedral was dedicated.
  3. 13th c.Bishop Walter Capellanus completed the choir and Lower Church and established the transept and nave layout. Bishop William de Bondington extended the eastern arm for Saint Mungo’s shrine.
  4. 1301Edward I visited and made offerings at the high altar and Saint Mungo’s tomb.
  5. 1451The University of Glasgow held its first classes in the chapter house before moving to the Pedagogium on Rottenrow.
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  1. 16th c.After the Reformation, the cathedral was partitioned for three Church of Scotland congregations.
  2. 1587 / 1857The cathedral became Crown property in 1587; responsibility for the whole building passed to the state in 1857.
  3. 1835The Outer High and Barony congregations had left, allowing restoration of the cathedral.
  4. 1846–1848The west-front towers were demolished in 1846 and 1848, with nave aisles built in their place.
  5. 1879The first organ here since the Reformation was installed in the choir triforium.
  6. 1971The cathedral hosted a memorial service after the Ibrox Stadium disaster, which killed 66 football supporters.
  7. October 2000First Minister Donald Dewar’s funeral took place here.

Sources: Glasgow Cathedral - Wikipedia · Glasgow - Wikivoyage (see) · Glasgow Cathedral | Historic Scotland · St Mungo’s Cathedral - Wikipedia · Cathédrale Saint-Mungo de Glasgow - Wikipedia · checked 6 Oct 2026

Where
Castle Street Cathedral Precinct, Glasgow Scotland

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Questions and answers

Why is Glasgow Cathedral called a cathedral if it is a parish church?

It was the seat of Glasgow’s bishops and later archbishops. It ceased to be a bishop’s seat in 1690; its cathedral title is now honorary, and the Church of Scotland has no bishops.

Are Saint Mungo and Saint Kentigern the same person?

Yes. Kentigern is another name for Saint Mungo, to whom the church is dedicated.

Who cares for Glasgow Cathedral?

Historic Environment Scotland cares for the cathedral.

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