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Glasgow Cathedral is steeped in history [audio 25min]

In "Past Lives", Mark Stephen sets out across Scotland to answer your historical questions. Mark is back for a new series on the intriguing tales from Scotland’s past. He sets out across Scotland to answer your questions about the country's past -- from Wick to Dumfries and Vikings to Mods, his curiosity knows no bounds. This week, Mark heads to 13th-century Glasgow Cathedral to explore Mediaeval cathedral-building, Victorian conservation and contemporary preservation. Along the way he considers holy wells and stone circles.
Read entire article at BBC Radio Scotland "Past Lives" Tue 26 Sep 1130-1200