An eighteenth-century parish church transformed by vigorous Gothic work remains an active place of worship across the Nith from central Dumfries.
Quick facts
- Date
- Built 1771; Gothic remodelling by 1887; vestry added 1934
- Architect / designer
- Andrew Crosbie; remodelled by James Barbour
- Type
- Georgian church remodelled in a Gothic manner, with churchyard and session house
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB26349)
- OS grid reference
- NX 97434 75074
Architecture and continuing use
Red ashlar, tall traceried Tudor arches, pinnacles and a large birdcage belfry give the remodelled church a strongly vertical outline; a horseshoe gallery survives inside.
Its story
Andrew Crosbie’s rectangular church opened in 1771. James Barbour later supplied the Gothic character, and the building continues within Troqueer and Caerlaverock Church.
Why it is included
Its architectural layering, churchyard and continuing congregational life make it a particularly legible parish ensemble.
What to notice
- Large corbelled birdcage belfry.
- Tudor-arched traceried windows.
- Churchyard monuments and the small session house.
Reading the surroundings
This is an active church and burial ground. Use current service information, respect worship and memorials, and arrange access outside services.
Timeline
- Built 1771 Andrew Crosbie’s rectangular church opened in 1771. James Barbour later supplied the Gothic character, and the building continues within Troqueer and Caerlaverock Church.
- Present Active Church of Scotland place of worship.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
The designation does not give a precise date for all of Barbour’s remodelling; current service times can change.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Troqueer Parish Church, LB26349 — Designation category, mapped location, construction phases, fabric, authorship and architectural interest.
- Troqueer and Caerlaverock Church — Current congregation, service times, address and contact information.
- Scotland’s Churches Trust: Troqueer Parish Church — Independent church-directory context, architectural description and visitor information.
Location
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