Historic churches · Central Scotland
Cairns Church
Cairns Church — church building in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Milngavie · 0.3 km
- Free entry
About
Cairns Church is a parish church in central Scotland. Built or established in 1788, it dates from the Georgian period. Officially recognised as category B listed building. It sits within the Mid Dunbartonshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Milngavie, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area G62.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 04/11/1976 Local Authority East Dunbartonshire Planning Authority East Dunbartonshire Burgh Milngavie NGR NS 55607 74795 Coordinates 255607, 674795 — Impressive sandstone church built in 1902 on high ground to the north of Milngavie. Unusual two-tone roof colour scheme, spire finished in red tile, the rest roofed in grey-green slate. Architect, John Bennie Wilson, 1902.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cairns Church is a Georgian church located in central Scotland, postcode G62. Established in 1788, it is recognised as a Category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9444, -4.3136
- District
- East Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G62 8AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dunbartonshire
- Established
- 1788
- Nearest railway station
- Milngavie — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.edlc.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15108554 (CC0)
- commons: Cairns Church, Milngavie - geograph.org.uk - 738043.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairns Church?
- Cairns Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G62 8AN).
- When was Cairns Church built?
- Built or established in 1788.
- Is Cairns Church a listed building?
- Cairns Church is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Cairns Church free to visit?
- Yes, Cairns Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairns Church?
- The nearest railway station is Milngavie, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G62 8AN.