Fordoun Parish Church, Auchenblae



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Also Known As:
St Palladius, Auchenblae Parish Church, West Mearns Parish
Denomination:
Church of Scotland
OS Reference:
NO726784
Address:
Auchenblae, AB30 1WQ
Local Authority:
Aberdeenshire
Listing:
B

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Near Laurencekirk

Location of Church


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Church Overview

Built by John Smith 1829 as Fordoun Parish Church on a site known as Kirkton of Fordoun. Religious site since 7th century. St Palladius died and reputedly buried here. Celtic stone in vestibule. Memorial to first Protestant martyr George Wishart (born at Mains of Pittarrow in old parish of Fordoun) in graveyard. Seating in nave replaced 1990. Stained glass rose window.

Services

Sunday: 11.00am, excluding first Sunday of month

Opening Arrangements

Open by arrangement


Linked Churches

Fettercairn Parish Church, Glenbervie Parish Church


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