Edinburgh: St Giles' Cathedral Church of Scotland, Chancel. South side

St Columba, St Andrew, St Margaret, St Mund

Window of four trefoil-headed lights with tracery.

This window depicts St Columba, St Andrew, St Margaret, St Mund and two Coats of Arms.

Inscription:
There is script naming each Saint and wrapped in the Coat of Arms.

Dedication:
‘This window has been erected by public subscription up the appeal of/ The highland society of London in recognition of the public services rendered by/ Lord Archibald Campbell and of Georg Douglas 8th Duke of Argyll KG KT in the/ Preservation of Highland traditions of the Distinctive Dress and Tartans in the/ Uniforms of our Highland Regiments Born 18th December 1846 and Died 29th March 1913. ‘

This window was installed in 1913.

Firm/Company:
Karl Parsons (1884-1934) was born in London. Parsons was a pupil of Christopher Whall. He taught at Central School as Whall’s assistant and later as principal teacher of stained glass. Around 1906, Parson succeeded Whall as teacher of stained glass at RCA. (RM 2010)