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Audio guide St Magnus Cathedral in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through St Magnus Cathedral telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside St Magnus Cathedral:
- 1Marwick's Hole (Dungeon)
The only known dungeon in a British cathedral, tucked between the south choir wall and the south transept chapel, in use from the 16th to 18th century.
- 2Tower and Spire
St Magnus Cathedral's copper-clad spire dominates Kirkwall's skyline.
- 3West Window (Queen Elizabeth II, 1987)
A stunning stained-glass window by Scottish artist Crear McCartney, installed in 1987.
- 4HMS Royal Oak Memorial Bell
A poignant memorial to the 833 men lost when HMS Royal Oak was torpedoed in Scapa Bay on 14 October 1939.
- 5Organ (Henry Willis, 1925)
A fine 1925 Henry Willis and Sons organ, housed behind a decorative screen.
With the Guipock app, for just 13.99€, you get access to every audio guide in Kirkwall — with a family code to share with up to 5 people. In the app you choose your guide in the accent you prefer: British English, American English, Castilian Spanish, Argentinian Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish…
Practical information
- 1.Marwick's Hole (Dungeon)
- 2.Tower and Spire
- 3.West Window (Queen Elizabeth II, 1987)
- 4.HMS Royal Oak Memorial Bell
- 5.Organ (Henry Willis, 1925)
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