Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting, Aberdeen



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Denomination:
Church of Scotland
OS Reference:
NJ941063
Address:
Back Wynd, Aberdeen, AB10 1JZ
Local Authority:
Aberdeen
Website:
www.kirk-of-st-nicholas.o...
Listing:
A

Location of Church


Nearby Churches

St Margaret of Scotland, Aberdeen
< 0.5 mile
St Andrew's Cathedral, Aberdeen
< 0.5 mile
Cathedral of St Mary of the Assumption, Aberdeen
< 0.5 mile
St Peter's Church, Aberdeen
< 0.5 mile
Gilcomston South Church, Aberdeen
< 0.5 mile


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Church Overview

The 'Mither Kirk' of Aberdeen dates from the 12th century. The present building is largely 18th and 19th century. The west end 1755 by James Gibbs, the east end by Archibald Simpson 1837. The church contains the Chapel of the Oil Industry, and the 15th-century St Mary's Chapel. West Kirk: 3-manual organ by Willis 1881/1927; East Kirk: organ by Compton 1933; St John's Chapel: organ by Brewsher & Fleetwood 1825. The carillon of 48 bells is the largest in Great Britain. Seventeenth-century embroidered wall hangings.

Services

Sunday: 11.00am; Monday to Friday 1.05pm

Opening Arrangements

Open May to September, Monday to Friday 12.00 noon-4.00pm, or by arrangement


Disclaimer

The information about churches in Scotland's Churches Scheme has been provided by the congregations or taken from the Historic Scotland list and published sources, in particular, the Buildings of Scotland volumes and the RIAS Illustrated Architectural Guides. The information is not authoritative; please contact us to let us know of any errors or omissions.