Glasgow Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral

This church, completed in 1814, lies on the banks of the Clyde in downtown Glasgow.



It is filled with nicely appointed bosses where the ribs in the ceiling meet. the gold and blue on the supports adds an interesting color to the scheme.

The stained glass is very nice. All very elegant. When I visited, the church was empty and quiet, as a place of worship should be. The colors bring the morning light into the space and give it a warmth that is restful.

Looking from one side of the nave to the other, we get a view of the symmetry of the ribs in the ceiling and the gothic arches across the way.

This pieta sitting next to the stand holding the votive candles makes an interesting composition. You get not only a view of the church but a sense of what this place is all about.

Outside, on this brisk morning, we find the door, as all doors to all churches should always be, open.

The reflections of the modern building next door make fun patterns on the side of the church.

And here is a view from the edge of the river where we see this old (but not ancient) church surrounded by modern steel and glass. It seems to sit comfortably in this location.

And with this, we say adieu to Glasgow and venture on the next leg of journey. We're off to Iceland!