Elgin Cathederal

Elgin Cathedral, also known as the Lantern of the North, is a historic ruin. Established in 1224 on land granted by King Alexander II, it was the seat of the bishops of Moray. It replaced the cathedral at Spynie, located 3 kilometres to the north, and was served by a small chapter of eight clerics. By 1226, the expanding cathedral was staffed with 18 canons, a number that increased to 23 by 1242.
The destruction and eventual ruin of Elgin Cathedral happened over several centuries due to fires, violent attacks, the Scottish Reformation, and structural collapses.Read more