Holy Trinity’s polychrome arches, tall lucarned spire and largely retained interior fittings mark the adaptation of a nineteenth-century church to a continuing Catholic parish.
Quick facts
- Date
- Built 1874–1875
- Architect / designer
- Architect not named in the designation
- Type
- Gothic church with tower and spire
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB37556)
- OS grid reference
- NY 13602 81501
Architecture and continuing use
A rectangular red-ashlar church is anchored by a three-stage corner tower with diagonal buttresses and an eight-sided spire. Plate tracery, a rose window, paired doorways and a cast-iron-supported gallery organise exterior and interior.
Its story
The building was erected in 1874–75 for a United Presbyterian congregation and later became Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church. Most pews and the gallery survive, while the former organ position was adapted for the altar.
Why it is included
The building combines strong townscape presence with evidence of denominational change and continuing worship inside an unusually complete Gothic interior.
What to notice
- Polychrome stone arches around doors and openings.
- The lucarned eight-sided spire above the belfry.
- The gallery front and original pews inside.
Reading the surroundings
Consult the parish for Mass times or other access. Enter quietly during worship, respect safeguarding and liturgical space, and do not assume the tower or gallery is open.
Timeline
- 1874–1875 The church was built for a United Presbyterian congregation.
- 3 August 1971 The building was listed at Category B.
- Later twentieth century The former organ position was adapted to accommodate the altar.
- 2026 Diocesan and parish information confirmed continuing Roman Catholic use.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
The designation does not identify the architect or give a precise date for the transfer to Roman Catholic use.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, LB37556 — Current designation status, official mapped location, date, fabric and significance.
- Holy Trinity and St Luke's parish — Current parish identity, address and contact information.
- Trove: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church — National collection search for site identity, archival photographs and related records.
Location
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