Good Shepherd Cathedral, Ayr

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Good Shepherd Cathedral, Ayr, Roman Catholic cathedral in Ayr, Scotland.

The Good Shepherd Cathedral exhibits Gothic Revival architecture with detailed stonework, stained glass windows, and a prominent tower extending toward the sky.

Built in 1957, the cathedral served as the seat for three bishops of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galloway until its closure in 2007.

The cathedral's interior features traditional Christian artworks, statues, and carvings that showcase religious craftsmanship from the mid-twentieth century.

Located at coordinates 55.469867, -4.599107, the structure now contains 25 residential units following its conversion to affordable housing in 2012.

The Episcopal Ordination of Bishop John Cunningham in 2004 marked the first and last such ceremony held within this cathedral's walls.

Location: South Ayrshire

Location: Ayr

GPS coordinates: 55.46987,-4.59911

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:16

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