St Margaret's Chapel — Attraction in City of Edinburgh

Beautiful little chapel in which it's impossible to imagine how many figures of historical importance have stood. Known to be Edinburghs oldest building, built in 1130 by King David I for his mother, Queen Margaret, herself cannonised by Pope Innocent IV in 1250 in recognition of her acts of charity, the ornate arches within are original. When the castle was captured by the Earl of Moray on 14th March 1314 and demolished on the orders of King Robert the Bruce to prevent it from falling again in to the hands of the English, the Chapel was spared. On his deathbed Bruce gave orders and funds for the Chapel to be repaired. After the Reformation it was practically forgotten. By 1845 the windows had been blocked up and it was being used for storing gunpowder.  Restoration was begun in 1853 by Sir Daniel Wilson who uncovered the windows. Stained glass windows with representations of Saint Margaret and other Scottish saints and heroes designed by Dr Douglas Strachan were installed in the 1920s. Sir David Russell continued the restoration of the Chapel and it was rededicated on 16th March 1934. A major refurbishment of the Chapel was undertaken in 1993 to mark the 900th anniversary of the death of St Margaret. Ten benches with carved roundels in limewood were commissioned by the St Margarets ChapelGuild, along with an alms-chest, a flower stand, and a display case for a replica of St Margaret’s Gospel book, all made in oak by the cabinetmaker Piers Kettlewell. An altar frontal was designed and worked by Hannah Frew Paterson, M.B E. It is richly embroidered with symbols of the life and work of St Margaret. A service of re-dedication for the refurbished Chapel was held on St Margaret’s Day, 16th November 1993. More recent additions to the furnishings of the Chapel include a new blue altar cloth designed and created by a former student of Queen Margaret University. A new booklet display stand and moneybox was commissioned, and sits in the corner beside the stained glass window of St Margaret. It was designed and made by the Grassmarket Community Project in Edinburgh, with oak from Dunfermline Abbey. The design includes small roundels on each side, which match the roundels on the benches. Although the Chapel stands within the Castle and is part of that historic monument, it is still a consecrated building used for religious services, including baptisms, weddings and the Guilds services held annually on November 16th, St Margaret’s Day. These are conducted by the Minister of the Canongate Kirk, who is also the President of the Guild, as the castle falls within the parish of the Canongate. When the castle is closed to the public, the Chapel is available for use by the castle garrison for quiet prayer and reflection. The St Margarets Chapel Guild make sure fresh flowers are sited in the chapel...

St. Margaret's Chapel, at Edinburgh Castle, is the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. St. Margaret's Chapel, is an example of Romanesque architecture. It was constructed in the 12th century, but fell into disuse after the Reformation. In the 19th century the chapel was restored. It is a beautiful little Chapel to visit, and the thought of the Chapel surviving this long, is amazing to contemplate!

Caibeal an Naoimh Mairead, aig Caisteal Dhùn Èideann, a tha an togalach as sine ann an Dùn Èideann, Alba, na Rìoghachd Aonaichte. Caibeal an Naoimh Mairead, tha eisimpleir de Romanesque ailtireachd. Chaidh a thogail anns an 12mh linn, ach chrìon e an dèidh an Ath-leasachaidh. Anns an 19mh linn, tha an caibeal chaidh ath-nuadhachadh. 'S e glè bheag àlainn Caibeal a' tadhal air, agus an smuain a 'Chaibeil a mhair seo fada, tha e iongantach a bhith a' smaoineachadh!

Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite, au château d'Édimbourg, est le plus vieux bâtiment à Edimbourg, Ecosse, Royaume-Uni. Chapelle St. Margaret, est un exemple d'architecture romane. Il a été construit au 12ème siècle, mais est tombé en désuétude après la Réforme. Au 19e siècle, la chapelle a été restaurée. Il est une belle petite chapelle à visiter, et la pensée de la chapelle survivre à cette longue, est incroyable à contempler!

St. Margaret-Kapelle, in Edinburgh Castle ist das älteste erhaltene Gebäude in Edinburgh, Schottland, Vereinigtes Königreich. St. Margaret-Kapelle, ist ein Beispiel der romanischen Architektur. Es wurde im 12. Jahrhundert gebaut, aber verfiel nach der Reformation. Im 19. Jahrhundert wurde die Kapelle restauriert. Es ist eine schöne kleine Kapelle zu besuchen, und der Gedanke an die Kapelle so lange zu überleben, ist erstaunlich,...

One of my favorite buildings in all of Edinburgh it is widely regarded as one if not the oldest buildings in Edinburgh Inside you will find an intimate chapel which you can still get married in today decorated with some of Scotland's historic figures immortalized in Stainless The Chaple was built in memory of Saint Margeret of Scotland who was also queen of Scotland by her son . If you visit edinburgh castle stop by and see this lovely...