sChurch Overview

Begun in 1819, as a Secession Church, but not completed until 1837-38 following a long period of delay, this neat little rectangular hall church was erected as a United Secession Church. Following their denominational union with the Relief Church it became a United Presbyterian Church in 1847.  Following another union in 1900, it became the United Free Church. The Episcopalians in the Gatehouse of Fleet area worshipped in the private chapel of Cally House for many years until they leased the building from the United Free Church in 1909, before purchasing it in 1915 when they also dedicated it to St Mary.

The building is a simple structure, ably illustrating its Presbyterian origins. Its 19th century stained glass windows portray not only biblical characters (Daniel, Isaiah, St Peter, St Paul, St John the Baptist and St Stephen) but, uniquely for a Scottish Episcopal Church, also leaders of the Reformation Martin Luther and John Knox! The church also possesses an organ from the Positive Organ Co that came from Anwoth Parish Church.

St Mary’s has been linked with Greyfriars Church in Kirkcudbright since 1923.

Services

Sundays at 9.30am – Sung Eucharist

Opening Arrangements

Open by arrangement

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.