Church Overview

This small rural church was designed by renowned Scottish architect James Miller, who also designed the iconic stations along the West Highland Line, the Gleneagles Hotel and St Enoch Station Subway Station in Glasgow, among many other notable commissions. It was built 1892-3, by workers from the local slate quarry using stone from Ailsa Craig brought by railway (free of charge) to test the weight capacity of the new branch railway.

An absolutely charming Arts & Crafts gem, rectangular and aisleless, with pale harling and red sandstone dressings. It possesses a fine, carved oak-panelled reredos, installed in 1950 but bearing the date 1683. A robust, circular, stone pulpit, with neat Gothic arches, sits to the left of the Chancel and the church is home to a fine pipe organ by Binns and Willis. There are a number of pieces  of interesting 20th century stained glass.

Major repairs and external renovations carried out 2009, with aid from Heritage Lottery fund. Organ was fully repaired and restored that year too and is now used regularly for musical concerts held throughout the year.

Services

Sunday 11.15 am Eucharist at Aberfoyle and every 3rd Sunday at 8.00 am at Balfron

Opening Arrangements

Open by arrangement

        (on Sundays)

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.