Image: St Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Braemar by GentryGraves, sourced from Wikimedia Commons and licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
A Gothic Revival church whose architecture and furnishings were conceived as a closely related whole.
Quick facts
- Date
- 1899–1907; later fittings
- Architect / designer
- Sir John Ninian Comper
- Type
- Former Episcopal church
- OS grid reference
- NO 15230 91377
The building
Varied granite masonry, traceried windows and a low battlemented tower give the building its character. Inside, Comper’s glass and carved screen are central to the design.
Its story
Work began in 1899 to replace an earlier wooden church. St Margaret’s was dedicated in 1901 and consecrated in 1907. The venue’s history dates the oak screen to around 1910 and the carved rood figures to 1921. The congregation left in 1997; the building now hosts cultural events.
Why it is included
It brings architectural design, stained glass and furnishings together in a substantial village church.
What to look for
- The large traceried west window.
- The relationship between stonework, glass and carved furnishings.
- The low tower and raised site.
Reading the surroundings
The former church overlooks the village’s main road; the gate arch and lamp are included in the listing.
Timeline
- 1899 Construction began.
- 1907 Church consecrated.
- 1997 Congregation departed.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
The church and its furnishings developed over several years; consecration in 1907 did not mark the completion of every fitting.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: LB6266 — Designation, architect and architectural form.
- St Margaret’s Braemar: About — Building phases, fittings, winter worship and current cultural use.
Location
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