Crathie Parish Church - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

Near Balmoral Castle, the church commonly known as Crathie Kirk is rich with history. The site has been home to a place of worship since the sixth century, and the remains of the 14th century church as still visible. According to the booklet "Crathie Church Royal Deeside", "Queen Victoria laid the foundation stone of the present church in 1893 and the new church was completed and dedicated in 1895." This same booklet details the gifts, furnishings and layout of the church. The south transept of the church is "set apart for the use of the Sovereign and members of the Royal Family and the Royal Household. The guide at the church explained members of the Royal Family use a separate entrance but do worship with members of the parish.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1895 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of Scotland If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Street address of Church: Crathie Parish Church Crathie Aberdeenshire, Scotland United Kingdom AB35 5UL Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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