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Benholm Kirk

Externally plain, slated and harled Georgian rural parish kirk of 1832, incorporating 15th century sacrament house and 17th century monuments of national significance from earlier church.

Benholm, Grampian

Opening times

Open daily 9am to 6pm.

Address

Benholm Kirk
Benholm
Grampian
DD10 0HT

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56.8145129, -2.3223408

Most notable inside are the 1620 monument to Lady Mary Keith, a fusion of Renaissance architectural details and traditional symbolism (knobbly kneed Death skewering Lady Mary’s parents) and the much more sophisticated 1690 Scott Monument in white marble with cherubs, drapery and foliage.

In the care of Historic Churches Scotland.

  • Social heritage stories

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Local Historic/Redundant Churches Trust

Contact information

0131 563 5135

Church website

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