Church Overview

A Gothic Revival cruciform church with a graceful 144ft spire, it was originally built 1856-59 by industrialist Robert Joseph Ingatius Monteith and designed by Weightman, Hadfield, Matthew and Goldie. Alterations and additions were made by Pugin and Pugin from 1895-91. Building was heavily damaged in a cataclysmic fire in 1908, after which Dublin-based architects Ashlin & Coleman rebuilt significant sections of the structure.

Remarkable interior decoration, with Pugin interventions can most be seen in the imposing reredos of Caen stone, Lady Chapel, high altar and Minton encaustic floor tiles. Striking marble statues of St Mungo, St Margaret and St Columba and fine stained glass by Ballantine, Margaret Agnes rope and John Hardman & Co.

In the pastoral care of the Vincentian Fathers from 1859-2006, described by Bishop John Devine as “perhaps the brightest jewel in the crown of churches within the Diocese of Motherwell” on the occasion of its 150th anniversary celebrations. 

Services

Sunday 10.30am and 5pm; Mon 9.30am, Tues 12pm; Wed-Fri 9.30am, Sat 9.30am and 5pm,  

Opening Arrangements

Open during daylight hours

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.