Church Overview

Built in 1904-05, for the expanding local congregation of the United Free Church, as a replacement for a smaller Free Church building, it was designed by William E Gauld. The Scottish architect drew inspiration from the contemporary stylings of Neo-Classic Methodist halls that were being constructed elsewhere in the country.

It was built in traditional Aberdeen grey granite with pedimented and lonic columns on the exterior above the ground level entrance, framing a large Venetian window. Its galleried interior contains a spacious nave and aisled sanctuary with timber pews.

Designed by local artist James Mellis of Ferguson & Co, the stained glass around the organ has Art Nouveau floral flourishes around the heads of John Knox and Martin Luther Another stained glass window in the north east gallery is also of John Knox and was designed by Edward Copland. 

In 2018, the church was acquired by the Trinity Church who are now in the process of sensitively restoring and renovating the building so that future generations can come to know this special building. While work is completed, the congregation meets at 312 King Street.

Services

Sundays at 10.30 am and 5.30 pm at 312 King Street, Aberdeen AB24 5LL

Opening Arrangements

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.