Carnoustie Church, Tayside

Carnoustie Church

This fine example of the work of the distinguished Scottish church architect, Dr Peter MacGregor Chalmers, stands on the town's main street and was opened for worship in 1902.

Carnoustie, Tayside

Opening times

Open to visitors by arrangement.
Contact us at minister@carnoustiechurch.org.uk to arrange a visit.

Address

Dundee Street
Carnoustie
Tayside
DD7 7PF

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56.500752, -2.717407

The church opened for worship 1902, replacing the Old Parish Church which stood on the other side of the main street. The Romanesque design is by Peter MacGregor Chalmers.

There is an aisled nave with a gallery above the east aisle. Stained glass includes striking War Memorial windows in the south gable by Margaret Chilton and Marjorie Kemp, and the chancel window by Douglas Strachan depicting the empty tomb.

The 3 manual and pedal pipe organ was built by HS Vincent of Sunderland in 1902, rebuilt in 1989 and 1999 by John R Lightbown & Sons. The side chapel is designated St Stephen’s Chapel following the Union of Carnoustie Parish Church with the former St Stephen’s Free Church (now demolished).

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Café within 500m

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Regular Sunday worship at 11am.

  • Church of Scotland

  • Gateway Grant, £4,000, 2021

  • To help fund vital repairs

Contact information

Church website

Gallery

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The church is the only Trade Kirk in Scotland, and is still the scene of the colourful Kirkin of the Trades held in November.