Dunkeld - Cathedral

Dunkeld is noted for its cathedral, one of the oldest in Scotland. This church set in a delightful location in the green Tay valley was founded in 1107. Work started in earnest in 1318 but shortly after its completion in 1560 it was destroyed by the Reformers. The nave which remains roofless and the large northwest tower date from the 15th century, while the restored chancel continues to be used as the parish church. Pictish kings resided in Dunkeld and in the sixth century St Columba established a settlement here to which Celtic monks later added an abbey. When in 844 Kenneth MacAlpin united the Picts and the Scots, he made Dunkeld and Scone his royal residences.