Portraits in Stone: The Great Cathedrals
Thursday 19th February 2026
The Arts Society Stirling & Forth Valley
Overview
Mark Cottle
Over five hundred years the great medieval cathedrals were built as the greatest single
architectural achievement in terms of resources, space covered, design and craftsmanship. The lecture follows the evolution of cathedral building with particular reference to structural and aesthetic details together with the fascinating figures and events behind them.
Over five hundred years the great medieval cathedrals were built as the greatest single
architectural achievement in terms of resources, space covered, design and craftsmanship. The lecture follows the evolution of cathedral building with particular reference to structural and aesthetic details together with the fascinating figures and events behind them.





