St Marnock's Church

Dundee

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. The paintings in St Marnock's strongly reflect the Flemish influence in Scotland in the 14th and 15th centuries. 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.  

We intend to have the church open during all times of the Dundee Doors Open Days in order to generate local interest in a possible conversion of the church into some form of cultural and artistic venue with the many unique features available for the public to see and enjoy. Members of the congregation and local people will be in attendance to explain the features and answer questions. There are free leaflets explaining much of the detail of the interior of the church.

This church is scheduled for closure on 31st December 2024. 

Facilities

• Disabled Access
• Disabled WC
• WC
• Refreshments
• Parking
• Hearing Loop