St Magnus Cathedral Photos
The west front of St Magnus Cathedral, facing onto the High Street in Kirkwall
The south front and tower
Aisle door in the west front. Here you can see the beautifully constructed Gothic arches of alternating red and white stone
Iron strapwork supporting the medieval west door of St Magnus
Beautifully carved aisle arcading. This is indicative of the superb medial detailing of the cathedral interior
Arches in the north aisle
Triforium and clerestory of the nave
The tomb of William Balfour Baikie, explorer and missionary
The bones of St Magnus the Martyr (died c.1116) are said to be buried within this pillar in the sounth aisle
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