Description

David Burnie of Edinburgh, architect. Foundation stone 19
August 1892 opened 1893. French Gothic. Nave, north and south
aisles, shallow transepts, tall 2-stage tower with facetted
spire at north west, canted stair compartment at south west.
Whinstone with red sandstone dressings. West elevation:
recessed doors under pointed moulded heads at base of tower
and stair; gabled west end with octagonal angle piers rising
to pinnacles, 6 arcaded lights below 2 deeply recessed
geometric traceried windows with nook shafts, the outer and
central shafts rising to parapet and supporting gargoyles,
triple light in gable with apex finial. Tower: 2-stage with
2 tall lancets over door and arcaded lights above; upper
stage with tall gabled louvred lights, clasping octagonal
pinnacled buttresses. Side elevations with triple lights to
ground and gallery in each bay. Interior: good gallery with
panelled front and supported on cast-iron columns. Decorative
organ case.

Statement of Interest

Site given by Miss Montgonie Cost approx $6,030.

Ecclesiastical building in use as such.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17811399

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