Chapel, King's College, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen

The Chapel of King's College in Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen, was begun in 1500, with an inscription dated 1504 and leaded in 1506. The original crown was blown down in 1633 and was replaced with a Renaissance termination in 1634. The chapel was designed by Dr. William Gordon, a professor of medicine, and executed by George Thomson. The fleche was releaded in 1655 by William Scot. In 1775, the lower part of the south wall was refaced in granite after nearby buildings were removed. Restoration work was carried out in 1873 by Robert Mathieson, and further restoration occurred in 1890-1891 under Sir Robert R. Anderson. The centre window of the apse was reinstated by Dr. Kelly in 1931. The chapel is aisleless and built of ashlar (freestone), measuring 122 feet 6 inches by 28 feet, with six bays and a three-sided apse featuring stout buttresses. The north side and apse have large traceried windows, while small windows are positioned high on the south side. The squat southwest tower, which is 99 feet high, has a crown top. Inside, there is a ribbed arched wooden ceiling, and the original stalls and other woodwork are likely by John Fendour.