Fourteen years on from my last visit to St Giles’ Cathedral I had only the vaguest of memories of the building so it was interesting to return and see what I’d forgotten.
Tourist season had definitely kicked in so it was tricky to capture wide, sweeping views of the Cathedral but I found plenty of lovely corners to aim my camera at and the low spring sun created some beautiful contrasts.
One clear memory I did have from last time was the many regimental flags, some of which have aged so much they’re translucent.
My favourite part of the building was the Thistle Chapel, with its ornate ceiling and wonderful characters on the pews.
Just before I left I spent some time sitting in the nave, taking in the architectural shapes and noticing where the Cathedral had been altered over the centuries. A rather more modern addition are the extraordinary ‘space ship’ lights which I rather like!
Photos taken 3rd April 2023