In the strictest sense, only Christian denominations with an episcopal hierarchy — those that are led by bishops — possess cathedrals.
Because of Scotland's religious history, cathedrals of several different Christian denominations are found around the country.
After years of dispute, the post-Reformation Church of Scotland finally abolished the Episcopacy in 1689 and adopted the Presbyterian system of governance.
Scotland's former cathedrals remained in use as parish churches, now organised under a system of synods and presbyteries.
[1] Download coordinates as: The Church of Scotland is no longer governed by bishops, and so officially has no cathedrals.