A little piece of history....
In AD 843, Scotland's first king, Kenneth I chose Scone as his capital. Fearing another Viking attack, he removed St Columba's relics from Iona and placed them in the care of a Celtic Monastery at Dunkeld. The relics are now said to lie under the chancel steps of Dunkeld Cathedral. A most unusual building, Dunkeld Cathedral is part ruins and part parish church of Dunkeld - the 15th century nave is a ruins, the 14th century choir, the church. Although it was destroyed in the Reformation, Dunkeld Cathedral was restored in the 17th century. Dunkeld Cathedral is now full of historic relics including the tomb of Alexander Stewart.
Had to be careful as the ruin is currently closed for safety reasons - you can see the red and white barriers. A wedding was taking place in the new cathedral (the restored part of the building), so the grounds were full of locals as well as chaufers and a photographer, didn't want to risk getting myself arrested by crossing the barrier, especially as I was on holiday with my children. Did manage to lean in a bit though! Only got a few snaps.
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What I believe to be the door which leads to the Tomb of Alexander Stewart below:
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In AD 843, Scotland's first king, Kenneth I chose Scone as his capital. Fearing another Viking attack, he removed St Columba's relics from Iona and placed them in the care of a Celtic Monastery at Dunkeld. The relics are now said to lie under the chancel steps of Dunkeld Cathedral. A most unusual building, Dunkeld Cathedral is part ruins and part parish church of Dunkeld - the 15th century nave is a ruins, the 14th century choir, the church. Although it was destroyed in the Reformation, Dunkeld Cathedral was restored in the 17th century. Dunkeld Cathedral is now full of historic relics including the tomb of Alexander Stewart.
Had to be careful as the ruin is currently closed for safety reasons - you can see the red and white barriers. A wedding was taking place in the new cathedral (the restored part of the building), so the grounds were full of locals as well as chaufers and a photographer, didn't want to risk getting myself arrested by crossing the barrier, especially as I was on holiday with my children. Did manage to lean in a bit though! Only got a few snaps.
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What I believe to be the door which leads to the Tomb of Alexander Stewart below:
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