Church Overview

Port of Menteith Church was built between 1876 and 1878 on the site of a previous church, dating from 1771, in a prominent position on the north east shore of the Lake of Menteith. Historical information available on the Port of Menteith suggests that a church has been sited here since before the Reformation. The building is dominated by its striking square belfry tower and pyramidal cap, containing a peal of eight bells, and topped with fine wrought-iron weathercock. 

Its plastered interior has a timber gallery at the west end supported on cast iron columns. Oak chancel and pulpit were added in 1905. White marble font on an onyx pedestal. Organ possibly by Joseph W. Brook. Stained glass by Stephen Adam. Graveyard outside has some interesting stones and contains the B-listed Graham of Gartmore Mausoleum.  

The church was category B listed in 1971. It is historically significant for two reasons: firstly because it was designed in Early Gothic style by renowned and prolific Glasgow architect John Honeyman, who later became a partner in Honeyman and Keppie, the practice where Charles Rennie Mackintosh initially made his name; and secondly, for the very fine trefoil stained glass window by Stephen Adam which depicts faith, hope and charity. This was gifted by Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Prime Minister from 1905 – 08, in memory of his father, Sir James MacOran Campbell, who was Lord Provost of Glasgow from 1840 – 43.

Services

10.00 am every Sunday

Opening Arrangements

Open every weekday 2.00-4.00 pm in July and August

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