Fortrose Cathedral

Fortrose Cathedral
Church of Saint Peter and Saint Boniface of Fortrose
Ruins of the cathedral
Map
57°34′51″N 4°07′50″W / 57.580885°N 4.130495°W / 57.580885; -4.130495
CountryScotland
DenominationChurch of Scotland
Previous denominationCatholic
History
Foundedc. 1200
Founder(s)unknown
DedicationSaint Peter
Cult(s) presentCuretán ("Boniface")
Past bishop(s)John Lesley
Associated peopleEuphemia I, Countess of Ross
Architecture
Architectural typeLate Gothic
Administration
DioceseRoss
Clergy
Bishop(s)Bishop of Ross

Fortrose Cathedral was the episcopal seat (cathedra) of the medieval Scottish diocese of Ross in the Highland region of Scotland near the city of Inverness. It is probable that the original site of the diocese was at Rosemarkie, but by the 13th century the canons had relocated a short distance to the south-west, to the site known as Fortrose or Chanonry.[1] According to Gervase of Canterbury, in the early 13th century the cathedral of Ross was manned by Céli Dé (culdees).[2]

  1. ^ Watt (1991), p. 71.
  2. ^ Anderson (1908), p. 328.