Church Overview

Built as the United Presbyterian Church in 1867, the church has been Catholic since 1985. Romanesque Revivial in style designed by Peddie & Kinnear, the church has a gabled front and an arcade with red and yellow vousoirs. The three-stage tower with its octagonal spire was added in 1872.Simple interior. Pipe organ. Attractive stained glass window depicting Jesus blessing children.

Part of Melrose Town Trail. Free-standing high cross outside commissioned for 25th anniversary celebrations in 2010.

Services

Sunday 9.15 am, Holy Days of Obligation as announced. Saturday Vigil mass in Selkirk 6 pm. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, in the chapel at Abbotsford 5pm.

Opening Arrangements

Open most days

Disclaimer

The information about churches in Scotland’s Churches Scheme has been provided by the congregations or taken from the Historic Scotland list and published sources, in particular, the Buildings of Scotland volumes and the RIAS Illustrated Architectural Guides. To contact this specific church please complete the Contact this Church form above. The information is not authoritative; please contact Scotland’s Churches Trust to let us know of any errors or omissions.