Kelso North Parish Church

Kelso North Parish Church

Denomination: Church of Scotland
Address: 11 Bowmont Street, Kelso, TD5 7JH
Local Authority: Scottish Borders
Listing: A
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Church Overview

Erected 1865-67 for the congregation of Kelso North Free Church, to a design by architect Frederick Thomas Pilkington. The front of the church is incredibly ornate, in the Victorian High Gothic style, with its three-stage tower and spire rising to some 180ft.

The building was extensively renovated in 1934 and then again in 1984-9. Although the exterior is quite massive, in contrast the interior feels neat and compact, with its steeply-raked gallery and beautiful open timber roof leading the eyes up to a striking central boss. It still retains its original gallery front and pews, now stained in a light, strawberry blonde hue. The organ is a Rushworth and Dreaper and is well-maintained. 

Services

Sunday 11.00am

Opening Arrangements

Open July and August, Monday to Friday 10.00 am-12 noon and 2.00 – 4.00 pm or by arrangement

 

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