A plain Free Church of 1844 remains in worship after reconstruction and later adaptation to parish use.
Quick facts
- Date
- 1844; reconstructed 1906; later alterations after 1929
- Architect / designer
- Probably William Henderson of Aberdeen
- Type
- Rectangular rubble church with bellcote
- Designation
- Listed building, Category C (LB7789)
- OS grid reference
- NH 13021 94245
Architecture, archaeology and continuing use
The rectangular church is built from coursed rubble with tooled margins. A round-headed doorway and gallery window centre the gable, five tall round-headed windows light one side, and a finialled bellcote, roof ventilator and ball finials complete the roofline.
Its story
Probably designed by William Henderson after the 1843 Disruption, the church was reconstructed in 1906. Further changes followed the 1929 union of the Church of Scotland and United Free Church. It now serves the Lochbroom and Ullapool congregation.
Why it is included
Category C listing recognises a well-proportioned Highland church whose continued worship and successive denominational phases connect national religious change with local community life.
What to notice
- Five evenly spaced round-headed side windows.
- The gallery window above the main gable door.
- Bellcote, ventilator and ball finials punctuating the roof.
Reading the surroundings
Attend advertised services or events and follow congregational guidance. Respect worship, avoid private ancillary areas and check the church's accessibility information before visiting.
Timeline
- 1844 A new Free Church gave the post-Disruption congregation its own building.
- 1906 A major reconstruction renewed the simple worship space.
- After 1929 Further alterations accompanied a new parish role.
- 2026 Sunday worship remained advertised in Old Mill Street.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
William Henderson's authorship is probable rather than definitive, and the designation does not itemise every post-1929 alteration.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Lochbroom and Ullapool Parish Church, LB7789 — Designation status, mapped location, date, fabric and architectural or archaeological interest.
- Lochbroom and Ullapool Church — Current congregational identity and advertised Sunday worship.
- Lochbroom and Ullapool Church: contact and access — Current location, contact and accessibility information.
Location
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