Stirling’s medieval Parish church, The Church of the Holy
Rude, is only a few steps away from Stirling
Castle so that was our next attraction to "ooo and ahh” over.
The Holy Rude was a medieval term for the
Cross of Christ’s crucification. The Church of the Holy Rude, founded in 1139 and rebuilt in
15th century, has 100’s of years of accumulated history and was one
of the first churches in Scotland to be influenced by the Reformation. The Coronation of the infant James VI took
place here in 1567 and in 1651 General Monk set up muskets in the tower for the
successful attack on Stirling Castle.
Restorations have repaired must of the damage done in the
past by the many sieges and fierce religious disputes that took their toll on
the bulidings and grounds. Some of the headstones in the graveyard and the bell
tower are pitted with musket shots. Many exquisite stained glass windows have been added throughout the 19th century
(Remember to click on the photos to enlarge them)
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| Jesus turning the water into wine. (1879) |
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| The Nave and oak Beamed Ceiling |
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