Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Free Church of Scotland, High Street, Fort William
Free Church of Scotland, High Street, Fort William — category B 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
- Fort William · 0.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Free Church of Scotland is located at postcode PH33 6DZ in Fort William, which is accessible via the nearest railway station, Fort William, situated 0.7 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Free Church of Scotland, High Street, Fort William is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB31789). 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 B Date Added 05/10/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Burgh Fort William NGR NN 09996 73755 Coordinates 209996, 773755 — 1846. Rectangular building aligned north and south; single storey with 2-storey north elevation accommodating sloping site. 3-window south front, with doors in outer bays. All tooled square rubble, pinned in front (south) symmetrical elevation; tooled granite ashlar dressings segmental headed entrances in outer bays, with simple plank doors with long hinges. 3 pointed-headed windows in centre bays. North elevation lit by 3 similar windows, with 3 square-headed windows symmetrically placed in raised basement below flanked by door in east bay; further narrow window in west outer bay is blocked door. Gallery window in east gable; multi-pane glazing throughout. Bellcote at east gable apex with stumpy facetted dome with shaped finial; squat coped stack at west apex; triangular skews; slate roof. Low coped rubble retaining wall fronts south (High Street) elevation; pair plain square gate piers with pointed pyramidal caps and pair cast-iron gates; matching cast-iron spearhead railings.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The West Highland Museum showcases the history and culture of the West Highlands, with a notable collection related to Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite cause. Visitors can explore various exhibits that highlight the region's past, including its political and economic history.
Place summary
The Free Church of Scotland is located on High Street in Fort William, within the Scottish Highlands. This church is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8164, -5.1146
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH33 6DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Phone
- +44 (0)1397 702169
- Nearest railway station
- Fort William — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 17:00; Sunday 11:00 - 16:00 (21 June - 6 Sept); closed Sunday rest of the year
- Official site
- www.westhighlandmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17828151 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Free Church of Scotland, High Street, Fort William?
- Free Church of Scotland, High Street, Fort William is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH33 6DZ).
- What is Free Church of Scotland, High Street, Fort William?
- Free Church of Scotland, High Street, Fort William — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Free Church of Scotland, High Street, Fort William?
- The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH33 6DZ.
- Is Free Church of Scotland, High Street, Fort William a listed building?
- Free Church of Scotland, High Street, Fort William is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Free Church of Scotland, High Street, Fort William free to visit?
- Yes, Free Church of Scotland, High Street, Fort William is free to enter.
- How do I get to Free Church of Scotland, High Street, Fort William?
- The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH33 6DZ.