Historic churches · Central Scotland
Cairns Church
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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 · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Cairns Church is located in central Scotland, East Dunbartonshire, with the postcode G62 8AN. The nearest railway station is Milngavie, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
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.
Official information
The Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie has been a cultural hub for over 60 years, showcasing a variety of artworks including paintings, prints, and ceramics. It hosts exhibitions throughout the year and features a collection of works from local artist Robert Lillie.
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
- Phone
- 0141 956 5536
- Established
- 1788
- Nearest railway station
- Milngavie — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
- 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).
- What is Cairns Church?
- Cairns Church — church building in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Cairns Church?
- The nearest railway station is Milngavie, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use 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 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G62 8AN.