Holy Trinity Episcopal

Holy Trinity originates from the “remnant” of Episcopalians emerging from the Scottish Reformation. Meeting in various places around the burgh, and subject to the penal laws following 1715 and 1745, their first church building was obtained in 1794-95 on another site.

Holy Trinity Church opened in 1878 as a successor to that earlier church. Designed by architect Robert Rowand Anderson in an early gothic style and built with traditional materials. It is listed in the highest category of architectural and historic interest. The church is prominent within Stirling’s historic heritage, located in the Kings Park Conservation Area and adjacent to the central Stirling Conservation Area.

The roof is slated with stone walls outside, coloured brick inside with tiled walls and floor and notable internal features. The altar and reredos are by C E Kempe of London. The memorial chapel and chancel screen were added in 1922 by the architect Sir Robert Lorimer. The church has some beautiful stained-glass windows, including several by Kempe, 1878-1908, and Margaret Chilton of Edinburgh, 1952. Figures of Christ, angels and saints are depicted. The pipe organ built originally by William Hill and Peter Conacher is played regularly. Memorial plaques commemorating members of the congregation and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Stirling Castle garrison who worshipped at Holy Trinity, are of particular interest.

Holy Trinity congregation aims to be an inclusive and welcoming community in and for Stirling and to reflect this in our worship and Christian discipleship. Music is an important part of the worship and varies in style led by the Director of Music and Organist at the main Sunday services. People of a wide variety of ages are enabled to participate. 

Faith is shared in various practical ways. In addition to church services, study groups and special collections, the church welcomes visitors, hosts concerts by Stirling University Choir, SSAFA and other groups, Society of Organist Events and sometimes piano exams. The hall is in frequent use: weekly by HT Tots Cafe for mums and young children, for community lunches, regular community classes and society meetings, plus one-off occasions and parties.