St Peter's, Sandwick, Orkney
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1 mile north of Skara Brae
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A rare survival of a quite exceptional unaltered Scots Parish Kirk of 1836. Situated on a rugged and exposed site, commanding views over the Bay of Skaill with Skara Brae in the distance. The church is a simple white-washed church with two round-headed windows on the south side, one each side of the pulpit.
The interior is dominated by a towering pulpit reaching to gallery height, the austere interior powerfully evokes the experience of Presbyterian worship in the 19th century when over 500 packed the building - each allowed a mere 18 inches of pew.
Preserved by the Scottish Redundant Churches Trust which received a Europa Nostra award in 2004 for the restoration.
Services
Occasional services, weddings and funerals by arrangement
Opening Arrangements
Open April to October 10.00am-6.00pm, November to March by arrangement
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