Robert Baldie’s 1863 church rises from a terrace with a clock tower, octagonal upper stage and spire above a richly preserved galleried interior.
Quick facts
- Date
- 1863; later hall additions
- Architect / designer
- Robert Baldie
- Type
- Gothic Revival galleried church with tower, spire and hall
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB45096)
- OS grid reference
- NS 69582 60482
Architecture and continuing use
Pink sandstone and polished dressings define a Latin-cross plan with pointed openings and traceried windows. A buttressed square tower becomes octagonal before reaching its zinc-clad spire. Timber galleries, pews and pulpit survive inside, while a castellated hall extends the group to the rear.
Its story
Park Church was built in 1863 and later gained its adjoining hall. Denominational changes around Uddingston altered the names and affiliations of local congregations, but Park remained independent of the union that created Uddingston Old. It now belongs to the United Free Church of Scotland and maintains regular worship and youth activity.
Why it is included
Category B listing recognises a prominent Victorian church, intact interior ensemble and continuing religious and community life at the centre of Uddingston.
What to notice
- The transition from square tower to octagonal belfry and spire.
- Pointed doorway, traceried windows and terrace gatepiers.
- Three-sided timber galleries on cast-iron supports.
Reading the surroundings
Attend advertised services or contact the church. Respect worship, youth safeguarding, funerals and booked groups; not every hall or gallery space is open at all times.
Timeline
- 1863 Robert Baldie completed the new Main Street church.
- 1918 The congregation entered the Scottish charity register under its continuing identity.
- 1998 The church, hall and boundary structures received Category B protection.
- 2026 Park Church advertises Sunday and weekday worship at the site.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
Later alterations are not all individually dated in the national record. Current events and access should be checked directly with the congregation.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Park Church, LB45096 — Current designation status, official mapped location, date, fabric and architectural interest.
- Trove designation: LB45096 — Parallel national record identity and archival context.
- Park Church Uddingston: official site — First-party current service, congregation, address and activity information.
- OSCR: Park United Free Church of Scotland — Official charity-register confirmation of current religious use and organisational identity.
Location
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