Church Overview
The Gothic, cruciform church with tower and spire was built for the Free Church and opened in 1870. The instigator for its building was the Rev Hugh Cobban, who very sadly died, following a short illness, just days before it opened. Very unusually for the time, he was buried inside the building just behind the pulpit.
The Free Church and Church of Scotland united in 1929, but continued to operate two separate churches in in Braemar until 1945, when both congregation moved into this building. In the semi-circular apse are four lancet stained glass windows with lilies, a branch with fruit and a tree with palms. Some interesting tapestry banners, described as ‘living pictures’. In 2004, Queen Elizabeth II broke half a century of tradition and worshipped in Braemar Parish Church instead of the usual Crathie Kirk.
Closed and Advertised for sale by the Church of Scotland in September 2024
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Braemar Church
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