Traceried windows, a timber-vaulted ceiling and a compact Tudor-Gothic exterior give this active church a richly detailed presence near the High Street.
Quick facts
- Date
- 1842; consecrated 1843
- Architect / designer
- John Henderson of Edinburgh
- Type
- Scottish Episcopal church
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB22297)
- OS grid reference
- NO 17748 45354
Architecture and continuing use
Squared rubble and ashlar dressings define a three-bay aisleless nave and chancel. A gabled porch, tall lancets, stained glass, fixed pews, ribbed timber ceiling and carved pulpit create a coherent nineteenth-century worship space.
Its story
The congregation formed in 1841 and erected its church the following year, largely through James Marshall’s support. Consecration followed in 1843, and the building has remained part of Episcopal worship in eastern Perthshire.
Why it is included
Category B listing recognises an intact early work by John Henderson whose exterior, fittings, memorials and continuing use form a strong ecclesiastical ensemble.
What to notice
- The five tall lancets on the Brown Street gable.
- Diamond-pattern glazing and the eastern stained-glass window.
- The four-centred timber ceiling above the nave.
Reading the surroundings
Attend an advertised service or contact the congregation before visiting. Respect worship and safeguarding arrangements, ask before photographing inside and do not assume the church is open between events.
Timeline
- 1841 A Scottish Episcopal congregation formed in Blairgowrie.
- 1842 John Henderson’s new church was built on George Street.
- 1843 The completed church was formally consecrated.
- 2026 The linked charge continued regular worship at St Catharine’s.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
Service times and building access can change, so the congregation’s current notices remain the appropriate guide.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: St Catharine’s Episcopal Church, LB22297 — Current designation status, mapped location, date, fabric and architectural or archaeological interest.
- Trove designation: LB22297 — Parallel national record identity and archival context.
- Scottish Episcopal Church: St Catharine, Blairgowrie — Current congregation, address, clergy and advertised worship.
- ABC Saints: St Catharine’s Blairgowrie — Current local congregation and service information.
Location
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