Church Overview

St Ernan’s is a simple and solid rectangular edifice constructed as mission chapel in 1899 from the local red granite with a slate roof.  A triple lancet window surmounts the lean-to porch and another lean-to houses its vestry. 

St Ernan (or Erana) was an uncle of St Columba and one of the twelve followers of the saint who came with him to set up and oversee the monastery on nearby Iona.

Most of its original dark-stained pews remain in place. The pulpit, communion table and font were all gifted to the church in 1952 by the local War Memorial Committee. New leaded windows were added in 1970 and a new electric organ installed in 1977. There is a war memorial in the vestibule listing the 16 local men  who sacrificed their lives in World War One and Two. 

 The Church of Scotland has signalled its intention to dispose of St Ernan’s, a local community trust has been established to acquire it and develop it as a spiritual and cultural centre.

Services

Please check church’s own website for details.

Opening Arrangements

Open by arrangement

Disclaimer

The information about churches in Scotland’s Churches Scheme has been provided by the congregations or taken from the Historic Scotland list and published sources, in particular, the Buildings of Scotland volumes and the RIAS Illustrated Architectural Guides. To contact this specific church please complete the Contact this Church form above. The information is not authoritative; please contact Scotland’s Churches Trust to let us know of any errors or omissions.