St Ninian's Cathedral
13 minute walk from Perth station · Stirling, Central and Fife · Free entry
St Ninian's Cathedral in Perth is a historic site of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Consecrated in 1850, it was notably the first cathedral built for Episcopalians after the church was disestablished in 1689. It is now designated as a Category A listed building.
The cathedral features the work of renowned designers, including architect William Butterfield and sculptor Sir George Frampton, who created a bronze statue of Bishop Wilkinson. Visitors can admire intricate stained-glass windows by Alexander Gibbs and Whitefriars Glass, as well as a 1901 pulpit carved by Nathaniel Hitch.
Inside, you can explore the Chapter House, cloisters, and the Lady Chapel. Notable artistic details include carvings of St Columba and St Patrick, alongside vibrant windows depicting scenes from the Book of Revelation.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Cathedral
- Good for
- Architecture, Art & galleries, Churches, abbeys & cathedrals
- Characteristics
- Gothic, Listed, Victorian
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Stirling, Central and Fife
Stations within walking distance
- Perth station — 13 min walk, 1.1 km
Other places near Perth
- St Leonards in the Fields & Trinity — 5 min walk from the station
- AK Bell Library — 7 min walk from the station
- Kinnoull Hill and Tower, Perth — 9 min walk from the station
- Perth City walk — 9 min walk from the station
- Perth North Church — 11 min walk from the station
- Perth Leisure Pool — 12 min walk from the station