10 Glorious cathedrals

ST GILES, EDINBURGH

The church of John Knox during the Reformation, this High Street favourite helps tell 1,000 years of history.

ST MAGNUS, KIRKWALL

Britain’s most northerly cathedral, this red sandstone building is one of Orkney’s most impressive landmarks.

CARLISLE

Hailed as one of the jewels of north-west England, its many treasures include the painted barrel ceiling.

GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL

The architecture is so ornate the cathedral was chosen for the filming of key scenes during the early Harry Potter films.

SALISBURY

One of England’s finest cathedrals, it has the UK’s tallest spire and also houses the world’s oldest working clock.

ELGIN CATHEDRAL

This historic 13th Century ruin has two towers offering great views. Its chapter house ceiling is one of the finest around.

GLASGOW

Known as the birthplace of Glasgow, the cathedral was built on the site of St Kentigern’s tomb.

COVENTRY CATHEDRAL

The appeal lies in seeing the new 1960s cathedral alongside the ruins of the old one, bombed during the Second World War.

ST PAUL’S, LONDON

One of the iconic buildings of the London skyline has housed countless royal events, including Princess Diana’s wedding.

CANTERBURY

Seen as one of Europe’s most important pilgrimage centres. Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered here in 1170.