Kirk of St Bride, Abernethy
Denomination: Church of Scotland
Address: School Wynd, Abernethy, PH2 9JJ
Local Authority: Perth and Kinross
Listing: C
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Church Overview
A church on this site was founded by Nechtan, King of the Picts and dedicated to St Bride of Kildare. The first stone church was built by Gartnaidh, King of the Picts around 590 AD. After the reformation in 1560 the church was in the care of the Superintendent of St Andrew’s until a minister was apointed. In 1733 the minister at Abernethy seceded with three others. The two churches united in 1951 to form the present parish church. The medieval building was demolished in 1802 prior to the construction of the present church.
There are interesting stained glass windows and in the kirkyard a truly remarkable 10th century stone Round Tower, one of only two to survive in Scotland. The church became half of the united charge of Abernethy, Dron and Arngask in 2006.
Services
Since Arngask and the Kirk of St Bride, Abernethy often alternate their service times, please check the current times on the website.
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Kirk of St Bride, Abernethy
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