St Peter's Kirk - Orkney
Former Church of Scotland
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. 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.
Acquired by the Scottish Redundant Churches Trust in 1998 and restored in 2002-3. Officially re-opened by HRH Duke of Gloucester in May 2003
Contact
Collison-Owen
Skara Brae
Sandwick
Mainland
Orkney
KW16
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1334) 472032
Fax: +44 (1334) 470767
E-Mail: contact@srct.org.uk
WWW: http://www.srct.org.uk
