Church of Holy Rude
Introduction This afternoon I am reporting on one of Scotland's most historic churches which is located a very short distance from Stirling 's famous castle . Information on the Church of the Holy Rude. Named after the Holy Rood, a relic of the true cross on which Christ was crucified. Original church on site was founded in 1129 but destroyed by fire in 1405. Current building constructed over period 1414-1530. King James VI of Scotland was crowned in the church on July 29th 1567. The church contains many fine stained glass windows. There is a historic churchyard lying primarily to the west and north-west on the church. Burial markers date from the 16th century. The church forms part of the Church of Scotland (Presbyterian). Until 1560 the current church and it's predecessor would have been part of the Roman Catholic congregation. Music plays an important role in the life of the church, The 4 manual organ is Scotland's largest pipe organ. Recitals and major concerts ...