- St Machar's Cathedral ABERDEEN Attractions, Sightseeing, Tourist places, Places to See Scotland United Kingdom. > NAN Rating, Out of:50/5 Stars.
- St Machar’s Cathedral stands dramatically on a high bank above the river Don within the Old Aberdeen conservation area.
- St Machar’s Cathedral was the seat of the bishop of Aberdeen, around 1131, However, the Bishop Nechtan moved from Mortlach to Dufftown.
- The poet John Barbour was appointed Archdeacon in 1356. It probably took until around 1450, for St Machar's Cathedral to be functionally complete.
- Situated in Old Aberdeen, to the north of Aberdeen City Centre, St Machar’s Cathedral is an important historical and political landmark in the city.
- Visit St. Machar's Cathedral, which is one of Aberdeen's oldest structures and a stunning medieval church that serves as the neighborhood's focal point.
- Photo taken at St Machar's Cathedral by Brett D. on 2/4/2018. See all 47 photos.
- Located on The Chanonry, St Machar's Cathedral was first established in 1136 and showcases a wide range of religious features from throughout history.
- The Scottish Reformation hit St Machar's hard; it lost its status as a cathedral, the chancel was torn down, and lead stripped from the roof.