A light that has once shone is never quenched. Can a diamond wither? (George Mackay Brown – Magnus) Hi everybody ! How the martyrdom of earl Magnus and the miracles who followed his death led to the building of St Magnus cathedral in Kirkwall, that is what we’re going to learn today in the last seven paintings of … Continue reading →
. . Mairiuna, we’ve just enjoyed reading your post on the children’s painted panels in St Magnus Cathedral – a miniature Bayeux Tapestry! What was it, we wondered, that attracted the Arran children to this subject? (Iain & Margaret – 17/11/2012) . Many thanks to Iain and Margaret for this kind comment and quite interesting remarks about the Arran children … Continue reading →
Hi everybody, Did you read my last post about St Magnus Cathedral? This beautiful pink and white sandstone church is situated in the heart of Kirkwall, the capital city of Orkney. Look! The door is open… let’s go inside, for the cathedral has a very interesting story to tell. Many old churches have their little secrets but if … Continue reading →
