St Machar's Cathedral

St Machar's Cathedral is a significant building constructed between 1422 and 1440, with a ceiling added by James Winter between 1518 and 1531, and spires added to the towers during the same period. The cathedral underwent alterations by John Smith in 1832 and was restored by James Matthews in 1867, although not all of Sir George Gilbert Scott's advice was followed, leading to a largely renewed ceiling. The structure is built of granite, primarily using ashlar, and features eight bays with a clerestory and aisles, circular piers, and a flat ribbed ceiling adorned with coats of arms. The south porch is notable, as is the twin tower west front, which includes machicolated parapets, spires, seven narrow windows, and a large round-headed double doorway. Inside, there is a 17th century monument to Bishop Scougal along with other memorials. The cathedral was further restored between 1926 and 1929 by A. Marshall Mackenzie & Son, with additional materials removed. The east window was designed by A.G.R. Mackenzie in 1947.