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Famous cathedral crypt glows blue after stunning transformation

This year, Glasgow Cathedral's hidden crypt well was rediscovered and transformed, revealing an ancient pre-Christian well now glowing bright blue after a mosaic makeover.
Historically, the well predates Christianity and anchors Glasgow's origins, with over 300 years as a major pilgrimage site linked to St Kentigern and the Kentigern Shrine.
Teams drained and excavated the well two weeks ago with Historic Environment Scotland support, recovering coins and rings and restoring clear water; Aproxima Creative Collective and Scottish artist Joanna Kessel installed over 1,000 glass tiles using Orsoni Venezia 1888 tiles back-to-front.
The installation will serve as a civic and cultural focal point during Glasgow's 850th celebrations, with Angus Farquhar saying the revival was meant as a gift for the people of Glasgow.
Cleaning the well returned clear water for the first time in possibly a century or two, as excavators found it remained a small point of blessing despite neglect, reconnecting Glasgow to its devotional history.

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