St Margaret's Church, Lerwick
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Corner of St Olaf Street
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When St Margaret's was opened in 1911, it was described as 'the prettiest church in Lerwick'. The architect was James Baikie of Kirkwall. one of the outstanding features is the high altar, carved out of Belgian oak and consisting of six saints in elaborate niches either side of the central crucifix and tabernacle. The church is dominated by three large stained glass windows by C R Sinclair, 1986, depicting traditional and contemporary life in Shetland as well as some of the wildlife.
St Margaret's is the most northern Roman Catholic Parish in the British Isles. Well worth a visit!
Services
Masses: Sunday 10.30am, Tuesday 10.30am, Wednesday 1.15pm, Thursday 10.30am, Friday 5.15pm, Saturday Vigil 5.00pm
Opening Arrangements
Open daily 8.00am-8.00pm
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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.