Brechin Cathedral
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Founded in the 11th century, the round tower of that date is of Irish inspiration. Slightly-tapering with its conical cap, it is evocative of the early Celtic church and is one of only two in Scotland. The doorway is six feet off the ground, providing security for the people or valuables within, the top of the tower is 86 feet high. The church itself contains 13th, 14th and 15th-century medieval architecture. Major restoration in 1900-2 supervised by J Honeyman (Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh). Special features include the 12th-century font and a collection of Pictish sculptures. Stunning 20th-century stained glass by Henry Holiday, Gordon Webster, Douglas Strachan, Herbert Hendrie, William Gauld, Hugh Easton and the firm of William Morris. The cathedral also contains the largest group of William Wilson windows in Scotland. Brechin Caledonian Railway nearby. Historical artefacts in Brechin Library. Brechin Town Trail. Pictavia. Angus Pictish Trail.
Services
Sunday: 10.30am.
Stracathro Church 2nd Sunday of the month 9.30a.m
Opening Arrangements
Open most days all year 9.00am-5.00pm and by arrangment
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Events taking place in June 2012
The Annual Address to the Society of Friends of Brechin Cathedral will be given by the Rev. Dr. Henry Sefton on Friday 1st June 2012 at 7.15p.m. in the Cathedral Hall.
Non members are very welcome to attend. The A.G.M. of the Society will follow.
The guest preacher at the service of the 66th Festival of the Society on Sunday 3rd June 2012 at 10.30a.m. will be the Rev. Alan Main
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