John Kinross’s red-granite church remains an active Episcopal presence near the centre of Fraserburgh.
Quick facts
- Date
- Begun 1891
- Architect / designer
- John Kinross
- Type
- Romanesque church with Gothic upper tower stage
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB31905)
- OS grid reference
- NJ 99516 66717
Architecture and continuing use
A five-bay aisled nave and clerestory lead to a chancel with south aisle. Rough red-granite walling contrasts with ashlar dressings, while the broad west tower ends in battlements and a pyramidal roof.
Its story
John Kinross began the present church in 1891. Its Romanesque body and more Gothic tower stage form a distinctive late-Victorian composition, and the congregation continues regular worship under the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney.
Why it is included
It combines a significant architect, strong local materials and a verified continuing religious use.
What to notice
- Broad, low west tower with battlements.
- Red granite walling against dressed stone openings.
- Transition from Romanesque nave to Gothic tower detail.
Reading the surroundings
This is an active church. Use current service or contact information, respect worship and ask before visiting interiors outside advertised times.
Timeline
- Begun 1891 John Kinross began the present church in 1891. Its Romanesque body and more Gothic tower stage form a distinctive late-Victorian composition, and the congregation continues regular worship under the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney.
- Present Active Scottish Episcopal Church with regular Eucharistic services.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
The HES designation gives only a start date. Later completion phases should not be assigned without stronger documentary evidence.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: St Peter’s Episcopal Church, Fraserburgh, LB31905 — Designation status, mapped location, construction phases, fabric, authorship and architectural or historical interest.
- Scottish Episcopal Church: St Peter, Fraserburgh — Current denomination, address, service pattern and contact information.
- Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney: Aberdeenshire churches — Current diocesan identity and address confirmation.
Location
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