Edinburgh, 41 Cowgate, Magdalen Chapel, 16th century chapel in Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland
The Magdalen Chapel features an entrance with carved tablets, stone figures representing both a poor man and a Hammerman, and historical inscriptions.
Built between 1541 and 1544 with funds from merchant Michael MacQueen and his widow Jonet Rynd to serve as a chaplaincy and almshouse.
The chapel contains stained glass windows depicting the Royal Arms of Scotland and the Arms of Mary of Guise, mother of Mary Queen of Scots.
Located at 41 Cowgate in Edinburgh's Old Town, the chapel underwent a substantial restoration program by Simpson and Brown architects in the 1990s.
The site holds the Hammermen's Guild Chair from 1708, marking its role as the meeting place for the Convenery of the Trades of Edinburgh.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.94790,-3.19251
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:11
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