Church Overview

St Bean was possibly a descendant of the kings of Leinster, Ireland, and preached among the Picts in this area he is also reputed to have become the first Bishop of Mortlach, in Banffshire. There has been a church on this site since those times. The church is a 13th-century building renovated in 1927 by Jeffrey Waddell of Glasgow with much Celtic ornament. It retains many of the original features including a ‘lepers’ squint’. The oak furnishings, however, are by Weddell. The Pictish Cross under the north wall is evidence of over 1,000 years of Christian worship in the area.

Fowlis Wester entered a union with Gask, Madderty and Monzie Churches in 2018. The new united congregation is called Mid Strathearn Parish.

Services

Third Sunday of the Month at 10.30am. Check church’s own website to confirm.

Opening Arrangements

Open during daylight hours.

Disclaimer

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