St Marnock’s Church

Angus

A House of Prayer has stood on this site from about 1150. The church as it now stands was built in 1453.

The church contains unique Pre-Reformation paintings of national significance being amongst the earliest known paintings in Scotland. The Panel Painting of the Crucifixion is unique and over 500 years old. It measures 13 feet by 5 feet. There are other smaller panels, one featuring Saints and Apostles and another with John the Baptist and Mary Magdalene. They are all painted in so-called tempera on oak boards.

There is an aumbry, or sacrament-house where sacred vessels were kept. This is one of the finest of its kind in the country.

The exterior of the building still has visible Mason’s Marks. It was by this mark that masons were paid. The bell in the small belfry is dated 1508.

This very historic church is scheduled for closure on 31 December 2024. There is a small group looking at future options for this building and its unique contents.

Booking is not required.

Facilities

• Disabled Access
• Disabled WC