Dunnottar Parish Church

Dunnottar Parish Church
Dunnottar Parish Church
56°57′28″N 2°13′37″W / 56.9578°N 2.2270°W / 56.9578; -2.2270Coordinates: 56°57′28″N 2°13′37″W / 56.9578°N 2.2270°W / 56.9578; -2.2270
Denomination Church of Scotland
Churchmanship Reformed
Website http://www.dunnottarchurch.net/
Administration
Parish Dunnottar Church
Presbytery Presbytery of Kincardine and Deeside
Clergy
Minister(s) Rev Rosslyn Duncan
Laity
Organist(s) Various

Dunnottar Parish Church (Church of Scotland) is a traditional church in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in the Mearns.

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Future

The Rev Rosslyn Duncan is due to become minister of Stonehaven South Parish Church when its current minister, Rev. David Stewart, leaves.

History

Dunnottar Parish Church dates back to the 5th century when the earliest church of that name was built on the site. The building is on the south side of the town of Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire. Nearby is Dunnottar Castle.

Church buildings

As well as the church itself, the church own St Bridget's Hall in Stonehaven. This is used for a variety of church and community events. The manse is located next to the church.

The church recently underwent renovations.[1] [2] [3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Stonehaven church aiming to raise GBP139,000". Aberdeen Press & Journal (Aberdeen, Scotland: Europe Intelligence Wire). March 18, 2004. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-15262862_ITM. Retrieved 17 January 2010. 
  2. ^ "Celebrations for Dunnottar Church". Aberdeen Press & Journal (Aberdeen, Scotland: Europe Intelligence Wire). May 15, 2006. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-15262862_ITM. Retrieved 17 January 2010. 
  3. ^ "Fundraising efforts for ancient church reach GBP80,000.". Aberdeen Press & Journal (Aberdeen, Scotland: Europe Intelligence Wire). February 19, 2005. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-18829892_ITM. Retrieved 17 January 2010. 

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