A compact Tudor Gothic church by Gillespie and Scott makes a carefully detailed contribution to South Street.
Quick facts
- Date
- Built 1902
- Architect / designer
- Gillespie and Scott
- Type
- Tudor Gothic Baptist church in sandstone
- Designation
- Listed building, Category C (LB40707)
- OS grid reference
- NO 50720 16547
Architecture and continuing use
Crenellated parapets, square-headed traceried windows and a broad gable reinterpret late medieval forms. The scale is urban and restrained rather than monumental.
Its story
Gillespie and Scott designed the church in 1902 for the Baptist congregation. It continues to host worship, groups and community activity.
Why it is included
It adds an important Free Church tradition and a well-documented local architectural practice to the story of St Andrews beyond its medieval monuments.
What to notice
- Square-headed windows with Gothic tracery.
- Crenellated parapet details.
- The measured relationship between church front and South Street.
Reading the surroundings
This is an active church. Check current service or event times and contact the congregation for access outside them.
Timeline
- Built 1902 Gillespie and Scott designed the church in 1902 for the Baptist congregation. It continues to host worship, groups and community activity.
- Present Active Baptist church and community venue.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
Opening and programme details change; current church information should be checked before a dedicated visit.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: St Andrews Baptist Church, LB40707 — Designation category, mapped location, construction phases, fabric, authorship and architectural interest.
- St Andrews Baptist Church — Current congregation, worship, activities and contact information.
- University of St Andrews: local churches — Independent confirmation of the active congregation and South Street location.
Location
OS grid reference NO 50720 16547 · Location confidence: High: the HES designation supplies a mapped National Grid Reference and a current operator, council, congregation or institutional source confirms the Place relationship and present identity. · Select the marker to open its satellite view in Google Maps. On desktop, drag Pegman (the yellow figure) onto a blue road. On mobile, turn on the Street View layer and tap a blue road. Other photo markers may be user-contributed.
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