Aberdeen - St Machar's Cathedral

St. Machar's Cathedral is believed to occupy the site of a small Celtic chapel erected by St Machar in 581. The cathedral which succeeded it was founded in 1136, although the earliest work in the present building dates only from the 14th century. The present building was begun in 1378 and completed in 1552. Note especially the striking towers on the West front, with sandstone spires dating from 1518-30; also the 16th century wooden ceiling painted with coats of arms.