There are two colourful stained glass windows in the South wall of the Moray Aisle. For some reason they are quite difficult to photograph! [Photo Credit: Connie Ma] INDEX
B22. MORE SOUTH NAVE WINDOWS WC WC
These windows are close to the West wall. The left window shows scenes from the life of David. The upper level scene depicts the Amalekite laying the crown and bracelets of King Saul at the feet of David after the death of King Saul and Jonathon. The lower level scene depicts David presenting the head of Goliath to King Saul, with Jonathon and Abner looking on. There is an inscription: ‘Many of the people are fallen and dead. Saul and Jonathan are dead also.’ There is also a dedication: To the Glory of God and in/ memory of Major General/ Andrew Gilbert/ Wauchope/ CB CMG of Niddrie Marischall/ a brave soldier a true patriot/ a humble Christian/ a devoted/ friend and a man greatly beloved/ he fell leading the Highland/ Brigade at Magersfontein/ South Africa 11th December 1889. This window was designed by James Ballantine and Son, and installed at the end of the 19th Century. ••• The somewhat obscured window at right shows various characters from the Old and New Testaments, each with a nameplate, and some with their most known quote or writing. At the upper level we have St Luke, St John, St Paul, St Peter, and St James; at the lower level, David, Solomon, Moses, Isaiah and Samuel. The inscriptions include: David: “The Lord is my light and my salvation.” (Psalm 27:1) Moses: “Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth.” (Deuteronomy 32:1). The window was given In memory of/ John Ritchie Findley/ Born MDCCCXXIV Died MDCCCXCVIII/ Erected by his widow and children. This window was designed by Charles Eamer Kempe, and installed in 1898. [Photo Credits: Left Enric; Right Enchufla Con Clave]
B23. FRONT OF THE NAVE TWB
As we complete our exploration of the nave, we approach the crossing with its raised ‘altar’, pulpit and lectern. We also get a view down the Eastern chancel, with its grand East window.