Description

Ross and Joass, 1859-61. Dated 1860. Gothic, symmetrical,

cruciform on plan; dominated by very tall spire in south

gable. Stugged, sneck coursed rubble, polished ashlar dressings.

Pointed headed recessed entrance in base of central, diagonally buttressed, square tower; Gothic window above with geometric

tracery; 3 louvred lancets in each face of 2nd stage, with

lucarnes in octagonal stone spire, terminating with weather

vane. Turret stair in SW angle.

3-bay flanks; SE and SW bays rising into gables with traceried

Gothic windows; paired lancets with alternating buttresses in

bays 2 and 3. NE and NW transepts with diagonal buttresses and

large Gothic windows detailed as before.

Church Hall, dated 1864, at north gable.

Statement of Interest

Ecclesiastical building in use as such. Formerly Free Church of Scotland. Architects appointed after

competition in which Ross and Joass, A.& W. Reid and James

Matthews took part. Spire over 140' high.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17829648

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