Church Overview

First major piece of Gothic revivalism in Glasgow, built by James Gillespie Graham between 1814 and 1817. The creamy ashlar façade has substantial buttresses either side of the ornate entrance and a statue of St Andrew above the large central window. Following its designation as a cathedral in 1884, the interior was renovated by Pugin & Pugin. Fine marble reredos, canopied altar and polychromed marble pulpit. Organ was originally in Elgin Place Congregational Church.

Extensive restoration work began in 2009 and in 2011, a memorial garden designed by Italian architect Giulia Chiarini and dedicated to the victims of the 1940 sinking of the Arandora Star opened in the cathedral grounds. The memorial is constructed of metallic mirrors and the garden has a 200 year old Tuscan olive tree planted at its centre.   

Services

Saturday Vigil 5.15pm; Sunday Mass 10am, 12noon and 5.15pm; Monday – Saturday (subject to change at holiday periods) Mass 8.15am, 1pm and 5.15pm

Opening Arrangements

Open every day till 6pm

Disclaimer

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