Historic churches Β· Central Scotland
Mains (St Ninian's) Church, Caird Park, Dundee
In or near Dundee.
Mains (St Ninian's) Church, Caird Park, Dundee β category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Gwen and James Anderson β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 minβ1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee Β· 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Mains (St Ninian's) Church is located in Caird Park, Dundee, with the postcode DD4 9BX. The nearest railway station is Dundee, which is 3.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Mains (St Ninian's) Church, Caird Park, Dundee is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB25070). 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 12/03/1993 Local Authority Dundee Planning Authority Dundee Burgh Dundee NGR NO 41103 33069 Coordinates 341103, 733069 β Medieval site. Near rectangular-plan churchyard with rubble-built coped boundary walls. 19th century channelled ashlar pyramidal-capped gatepiers at NW angle with simple wrought-iron gates. Remains of Graham of Fintry vault, late 15th century S transept to the Old Parish Church of Mains. Now only the lower parts of the walls survive. Several 17th, 18th and early 19th century monuments, but few standing. β Old Church "a low mean building" - closed in 1801 on the uniting of the Mains and Strathmartine parishes and the construction of the new church at Old Glamis Road. The burial vault was retained after the destruction of the old church but decayed throughout the 20th century. Churchyard tidied up in mid 1980s.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Mains Castle is a historic 15th-century venue located in Caird Park, Dundee. It features a six-floor tower house and elegant banqueting suites, making it a unique setting for weddings and special events.
Place summary
Mains (St Ninian's) Church is located in Caird Park, Dundee, in central Scotland. It is a category C listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4860, -2.9580
- District
- Dundee City
- Postcode
- DD4 9BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dundee Central
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee β 3.3 km
- Official site
- www.mainscastle.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56630090 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mains (St Ninian's) Church, Caird Park, Dundee?
- Mains (St Ninian's) Church, Caird Park, Dundee is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD4 9BX).
- What is Mains (St Ninian's) Church, Caird Park, Dundee?
- Mains (St Ninian's) Church, Caird Park, Dundee β category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mains (St Ninian's) Church, Caird Park, Dundee?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD4 9BX.
- Is Mains (St Ninian's) Church, Caird Park, Dundee a listed building?
- Mains (St Ninian's) Church, Caird Park, Dundee is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Mains (St Ninian's) Church, Caird Park, Dundee free to visit?
- Yes, Mains (St Ninian's) Church, Caird Park, Dundee is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mains (St Ninian's) Church, Caird Park, Dundee?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD4 9BX.