When
9:30am Saturday September 13th, 2008
Description
This category B-listed Church was built in 1776 by James Pollock (with additions in 1818 by Robert Pollock and 1862 W Pomphrey). The original Church cost ?570 and was modeled on Shettleston Parish Kirk. In 1818, the decision was made to add a steeple and Robert Pollock was paid ?250 for completing the crown spire. This is an unusual and highly distinctive feature for a parish church; the most famous example of this type is St Giles High Kirk in Edinburgh.
To the rear of the Church is the kirkyard (also B-listed) where notable gravestones include the parents of William and John Hunter, the famous surgeons from Calderwood, East Kilbride and Rev. James French, minister of the Old Parish Church between 1791 and 1835, who was also tutor to the young Walter Scott. Visitors will be able to view the new mural that has been recently painted in the church. Tours of the church and kirkyard graves offered throughtout the day. Sunday service at 11am. To check out times for the tours South Lanarkshire’s Doors Open Days Programme
