A substantial Gothic church and steeple continue the parish tradition after worship moved from the Auld Kirk.
Quick facts
- Date
- 1880
- Architect / designer
- R. Baldie
- Type
- Early Gothic Revival parish church
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB43787)
- OS grid reference
- NT 47244 28666
Architecture, archaeology and continuing use
Stugged ashlar walls, pointed openings and strong buttresses define nave, chancel, hall and presbytery. The staged tower and steeple form the principal landmark, while traceried windows articulate the High Street elevation.
Its story
Built in 1880 as the Lawson Memorial Church, the building later received furnishings from other Selkirk congregations as worship patterns consolidated. It now carries the town’s parish identity and regular services.
Why it is included
Active use, a prominent tower and the building’s role in gathering several church traditions make it central to Selkirk’s living religious heritage.
What to notice
- Three-stage tower and steeple.
- Traceried principal window.
- Buttressed nave and linked hall.
Reading the surroundings
This is an active church. Check current services and events, enter quietly when open and seek permission before photographing worshippers, services or detailed interior furnishings.
Timeline
- 1880 R. Baldie’s Lawson Memorial Church opened for worship.
- 1986 Congregational amalgamation brought furnishings from other Selkirk churches.
- 2023 The parish charity adopted its current registered identity.
- 2026 The church advertises weekly Sunday and Wednesday services.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
Service patterns and access outside worship can change; the congregation’s current notices should be consulted.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Selkirk Parish Church, LB43787 — Designation status, mapped location, date, fabric and architectural or archaeological interest.
- Selkirk Parish Church — Current parish identity, weekly services, contact information and community welcome.
- OSCR: Selkirk parish charity — Current registered charity identity and 2023 name change.
Location
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