Take home a replica of our stunning Apprentice & Master Mason Pillars. Available in our online store. These resin replicas are a fantastic souvenir of your visit and a real talking point.
The tale of The Apprentice Pillar has been told since at least the mid-17th century. The story relates that Sir William St Clair’s Master mason decided to travel abroad for inspiration before carving this final pillar in the Chapel.
While he was away, his apprentice had a dream in which he saw a beautiful pillar and he was allowed to carve it.
When the Master Mason returned home, he was so jealous that he struck his apprentice on the head with a mallet and killed him on the spot.
He was punished with death for his crime and their fellow masons carved the heads of both master and apprentice into the Chapel, as a reminder of the consequences of jealousy.
Large pillars are £27.00 each or 2 for £50.00.
Small pillars are £8.00 each or 2 for £15.00.
