Glasgow Cathedral

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Lonely Planet review

An landmark that shouldn't be missed, Glasgow Cathedral has a rare timelessness. The dark and imposing interior conjures up medieval might and can send a shiver down the spine. A shining example of pre-Reformation Gothic architecture, it's the only mainland Scottish cathedral to have survived the Reformation.

The entry is through a side door into the nave, which is hung with some regimental colours. The wooden roof above has been restored many times since its original construction, but some of the timber dates from the 14th century; note the impressive shields. Many of the cathedral's stunning, narrow windows of stained glass are modern and, to your left, you'll see Francis Spear's 1958 work The Creation , which fills the west window. The cathedral is divided by a late 15th-century stone choir screen, decorated with seven pairs of figures to represent the Seven Deadly Sins. Beyond is the choir. The four stained-glass panels of the east window, depicting the apostles and also by Francis Spear, are particularly effective.