• St Magnus Cathedral known as the ‘Light in the North’ was founded in 1137 Viking Earl Rognvald, in honour of his uncle St Magnus who was martyred in Orkney.
  • Magnus Cathedral (Faroese: Kirkjubømúrurin, Magnus-katedralurin, Danish: Magnuskatedralen) is a ruined cathedral in the village of Kirkjubøur on the island...
  • You can hear a short sample of the haunting 'Hymn to St Magnus' sung by the St Magnus Cathedral Choir on the 900th anniversary of his martyrdom here .
  • St Magnus Cathedral is the only wholly Medieval cathedral in Scotland, and the bones of the saint still lie interred within the pillars of the choir.
  • We have compiled a few interesting facts about St Magnus Cathedral that you maybe did not know! St Magnus depicted in a stained glass window.
  • St Magnus Cathedral was founded in 1137, and is of international significance. Built from local red and yellow sandstone, the cathedral is mostly Romanesque in...
  • St Magnus Cathedral, built from red and yellow sandstone, is a prominent structure in Kirkwall, significantly contributing to the city’s skyline.
  • St Magnus Cathedral, often known as the "Light in the North", is Britain's most northerly cathedral and it dominates the heart of the town of Kirkwall.
  • Today, as well as being a place of worship, St Magnus Cathedral is used for concerts, talks, art exhibitions, and acts of national remembrance.
  • Not a lot is known about the half-built St. Magnus Cathedral, which was erected sometime in the 13th century but never completed.