A Son of the Rock

The first day we visited Kirkwall, Orkney’s biggest town, was quite rainy, which was why we chose to go there as we hoped to be able to nip in and out of shops as necessary.

St Magnus Cathedral, Britain’s most northerly, was built in memory of St Magnus and to hold his relics.

It dominates the skyline of Kirkwall and is impressive from close up:-

This angle shows Kirkwall’s War Memorial arch to the left:-

Cathedral from churchyard behind:-

Cathedral side door:-

The interior is also impressive, monumental but somehow on a human scale.

Ceiling and window behind altar:-

Stained glass window above main entrance:-