The hand-carved oak ceiling, held together by pegs.

The Easter Sepulchre, the most holy place in a church after the High Altar.

Above the chapel door is a carving of the royal arms of Scotland.

The church cemetery with the castle in the background.

Church of the Holy Rude, Stirling

September 27, 2022 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F

One of the finest medieval churches in Scotland, dates from the early 15th Century. This church was the coronation site of Mary Queen of Scots' son, King James VI, King of Scots, when he was 13 months old. Later he became King James I of England, which reunified England and Scotland. He is known for commissioning the King James translation of the Bible in 1611.Read more