Aberdeenshire
Opened in 1810 for worship, the architect John Bridgeford Pirie along with Arthur Clyne entered a design competition resulting in the commission of Fraserburgh South Church. Located within the Fraserburgh Town conservation area the category B listed church demonstrates a fine example of a blend of white and pink granite and although some historians describe the work as ‘French Gothic’ it is a freestyle architecture of the type that emerged from the High Victorian Era of 1880’s and 1890’s. The tall spire which acts as a landmark on the skyline is detailed with lancet windows and a wooden coffered roof. The interior reflects much of the art Nouveau style that Pirie incorporated into his designs. The navel-like ‘patera’ can be seen as a stylised rose or sunflower. The gallery front is decorated with iron sunflowers. The church hosts the ‘Moses Stone’ which was first sited at Fraserburgh University in the late 1590’s. The interior of the church was refurbished in 2007.
Facilities
Gallery
Key Information
No booking required
Where to find us
Address
- Fraserburgh South Church
- Seaforth Street
- Fraserburgh
- AB43 9BD