Church Overview

The origins of Dalserf congregation reach back to the early days of Presbyterianism in Scotland, the first minister Andrew Hamilton M.A. being admitted in 1593. The accommodation was substantially increased by the addition of the centre area and the galleries in 1892. The church is an oblong building of 1655, still arranged in the old way, with the pulpit in the middle of the long side. Outside stairs lead to three galleries. The bell-cote has elegantly slender cast-iron posts. Two large memorial windows on either side of pulpit are by stained-glass artist Douglas Hogg. The graveyard contains a pre-Norman hogback stone and an outstanding Covenanting memorial. Also memorial of 1753 to Rev John MacMillan, first minister of the Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Services

Sunday 11.30 am

Opening Arrangements

Open Saturdays 12noon-4.00pm nid-May to end August or by arrangement

Disclaimer

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