Church Overview

Inspired by the pre-Reformation St Mary-the-Virgin Church in Burrough-on-the-Hill, Leicestershire, this handsome, grey granite, Gothic church, with its square tower topped with an elegant spire, was designed by the architectural firm of Fryers & Penman of Largs and built 1907-1909. It was gifted by George Coats (later 1st Baron Glentanar) and opened its doors to worshippers in April 1909.

The magnificent east window is by the firm of Morris & Co. and 16th and 17th century Flemish and Spanish stained glass fragments were pieced together to form the medallions that were used in other windows. A Carrara marble replica of Giovanni Scanzi’s Carpaneto Monument sculpted by Percy Portsmouth is located in the south aisle. The 2008 organ is by Abbott & Smith and the bells were cast by John Warner of London. For its centenary project in 2009, the congregation developed the woods and grounds around the church to align with the guidelines of the ‘Eco-congregation in Scotland’.

Services

Sunday 11.15 am, Ist Sunday Family service, 2nd & 3rd Holy Communion, 4th Family communion, 5th Matins

Sunday 10am 3rd Sunday STomp – St Thomas Children’s Church

Wednesday 9am Morning Prayer

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.