A modest rubble church contains a concentrated group of Ninian Comper’s liturgical furnishings and continues in regular worship.
Quick facts
- Date
- Rebuilt in 1903; Lady Chapel and furnishings added in 1910
- Architect / designer
- Ross and Macbeth; Lady Chapel and furnishings by Ninian Comper
- Type
- Late-Gothic aisleless Episcopal church with narthex, chancel, Lady Chapel and spired bellcote
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB35114)
- OS grid reference
- NH 65939 45721
Architecture and continuing use
The three-bay nave, narthex and chancel sit beneath a slate roof with a small western bellcote. Inside, the wagon roof leads toward Comper’s altar tester, font cover and stained glass.
Its story
Ross and Macbeth rebuilt an earlier mission chapel on Abban Street in 1903. Comper added the Lady Chapel and distinctive furnishings in 1910.
Why it is included
Its restrained exterior and nationally significant interior work show how architectural character can be concentrated in liturgy, craft and light rather than scale.
What to notice
- The spired bellcote on the west gable.
- The timber wagon roof.
- Comper’s tester, font cover and east window.
Reading the surroundings
The congregation publishes regular services. Visit respectfully around worship and check current information before travelling; private vestry and ancillary areas are not visitor space.
Timeline
- Rebuilt in 1903 Ross and Macbeth rebuilt an earlier mission chapel on Abban Street in 1903.
- Present Active Scottish Episcopal church.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
The online service page includes both current and archived notices; the 2026 service dates and denominational directory confirm active use.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: St Michael and All Angels Church, Inverness, LB35114 — Designation category, mapped location, construction phases, fabric, authorship and architectural interest.
- St Michael and All Angels: services — Current 2026 worship, address, contact information and active congregational use.
- Scottish Episcopal Church directory: St Michael and All Angels — Denominational confirmation of address, clergy and regular services.
Location
OS grid reference NH 65939 45721 · Location confidence: High: the statutory designation supplies a mapped National Grid Reference and a current official operator, responsible public body 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.
Suggest a marker correction
Suggest a more accurate position
The teal marker is the current published position. The orange marker starts slightly to its right so both remain visible; this is only a visual starting position. Tap the correct place on the map or drag the orange marker. Sending this form creates a private review entry only; it does not move the published marker.
Check this area in Google Maps Choose the Satellite layer there if useful.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors. You can also enter checked coordinates below.