The first stone cathedral was dedicated in 1136 under David I, and the present cathedral in 1197. Bishop Walter Capellanus built the choir and Lower Church between 1207 and 1232, and Bishop de Bondington added a longer eastern arm and chapter house from 1233 to 1258. The article names no architect.
The Gothic cathedral is 285 feet (87 m) long, 65 feet (20 m) wide and 105 feet (32 m) high. The central tower and spire were rebuilt in the 15th century after lightning damaged the steeple in 1406. St Mungo's tomb lies at the center of the Lower Church.
It is the oldest cathedral in mainland Scotland and, with St Magnus in Orkney, one of two medieval Scottish cathedrals to survive the Reformation virtually intact. It is an active parish church managed by Historic Environment Scotland. The article gives no opening hours.
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