James Ross’s dark-rubble church combines a bellcote and spire, varied Gothic tracery and a lofty shallow-vaulted interior enriched by memorials.
Quick facts
- Date
- 1840; later 19th- and early 20th-century fittings
- Architect / designer
- James Ross
- Type
- Gothic Episcopal church with shallow cruciform emphasis
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB40280)
- OS grid reference
- NJ 58777 65939
Architecture, archaeology and continuing use
A pointed entrance and lancets articulate the gabled front beneath a square bellcote and faceted spire. Slightly projecting side gables suggest a cross plan, and Y-traceried, geometric and chancel windows vary the long elevations.
Its story
The church was completed in 1840. Later pews, a font, stained glass and memorials connected its interior with families who served the Earls of Seafield and with people from the wider district.
Why it is included
Category B listing recognises the work of James Ross and a well-preserved ensemble of architecture, glazing and commemorative art.
What to notice
- Bellcote, small spire and cross finial.
- Different tracery patterns across the windows.
- Small pinnacles at the gable peaks.
Reading the surroundings
Confirm services or events before seeking entry. Respect worship and memorials, and view from public routes when the building is closed.
Timeline
- 1840 James Ross completed a compact Gothic church on Seafield Terrace.
- Late 19th century Pews and stained glass enriched the original interior.
- Circa 1900 A tub font added another phase of liturgical furnishing.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
Current congregation, service pattern and routine access were not independently verified.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: St John the Baptist Episcopal Church, LB40280 — Designation status, mapped location, date, fabric and architectural or archaeological interest.
- Trove designation: LB40280 — Parallel national record identity and archival context.
Location
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