Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Congregational Church, King Street, Nairn
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Congregational Church, King Street, Nairn — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nairn · 0.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Congregational Church on King Street in Nairn is located at postcode IV12 4EG, with the nearest railway station being Nairn, approximately 0.7 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Congregational Church, King Street, Nairn is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB38445). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 12/03/1981 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Burgh Nairn NGR NH 88377 56722 Coordinates 288377, 856722 — James Matthews, 1860-61. Gothic; cruciform plan with 2-stage tower and broached spire at S.E. Rubble with broached ashlar dressings. Gabled porch on north wall of tower in re-entrant angle. Simple lancets, either paired or triple in gable ends. Sawtoothed skews; stone finials; slate roof. Simple galleried original interior. 2 bay rectangular church hall linked to N.E. of similar date and style. Coped rubble walls. — Corner site with Crescent Road. Ecclesiastical building in use as such. Complex originally included manse, demolished for road widening.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Nairn Museum showcases the rich heritage of Nairn and Nairnshire, featuring exhibits on maritime history, local farming, and military stories. Visitors can explore four open gallery rooms while two are temporarily closed for maintenance.
Place summary
The Congregational Church on King Street in Nairn is a church located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5867, -3.8687
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV12 4EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Phone
- 01667 456791
- Nearest railway station
- Nairn — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Monday-Friday 10am-4:30pm; Saturday 10am-1:30pm
- Official site
- nairnmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56644357 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Congregational Church, King Street, Nairn?
- Congregational Church, King Street, Nairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV12 4EG).
- What is Congregational Church, King Street, Nairn?
- Congregational Church, King Street, Nairn — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Congregational Church, King Street, Nairn?
- The nearest railway station is Nairn, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV12 4EG.
- Is Congregational Church, King Street, Nairn a listed building?
- Congregational Church, King Street, Nairn is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Congregational Church, King Street, Nairn free to visit?
- Yes, Congregational Church, King Street, Nairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Congregational Church, King Street, Nairn?
- The nearest railway station is Nairn, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV12 4EG.