St Olaf's, Kirkwall
Address: Dundas Crescent , Kirkwall , KW15 1JQ
Local Authority: Orkney
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Church Overview
St Olaf’s was opened by Bishop Suthers on St Olaf’s Day (29 July) 1876. It is an imposing building of dressed stone, compact and with high timbered ceilings like a ship. Complete scheme of stained glass with windows by Heaton, Butler & Bayne, James Ballantine & Son and Ballantine & Gardiner, with the east window of the Ascension being the centrepiece. Stone credence and aumbry taken from the first St Olaf’s church built in the 9th century. Organ by G M Holdich 1881.
Services
Sunday Family Communion 10.00am
Opening Arrangements
Open in summer 10.00am-5.00pm; at other times by arrangement
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