"St Giles Thistle Chapel" Edinburgh Travelogue by dila

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book rest

the front of the book rest is carved with the Royal Arms

painted crest?

royal seats

Door

This door is the exit from Thistle Chapel to the Cathedral.
This door features thistle-shaped bolts with angels at keyhole and handle

Piper Angel

St Andres glass window

this window was made by Douglas Strachan it shows St Andrew patron saint of the order

ceiling

The stone ceiling has 98 stone bosses some bearing emblems of the order and his members.

Cross

This silver bronze cross bears plaques showing the symbols of the four evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

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