Brechin Cathedral

Main fabric dates from 12th century onwards. Aisleless choir

first pointed Gothic. West front and 70' tower begun 13th

century, completed 14th century. 58' stone spire added 15th

century, vaulted ground floor. 5-bay nave with octagonal

piers on south and alternately octagonal and clustered on

north. East responds and 2 piers of first pointed period,

the rest later. Clearstorey windows over piers, concealed

when nave reroofed and aisles rebuilt in single span in

1806 original transepts demolished same date. General

restoration 1899-1902, John Honeyman (Glasgow) architect.

South aisle and transept rebuilt in approximately original

form New north aisle and porch. Chancel restored in form

shorter than original. Queen's Aisle added on north rich

late decorated treatment. Fine stained glass by Henry

Holiday, William Wilson and others.