Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Old Parish Church, Saltcoats
In or near West Kilbride.
Old Parish Church, Saltcoats — 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
- Saltcoats · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Old Parish Church in Saltcoats, you can take a train to Saltcoats station, which is 0.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is KA21 5HB. Entry to the church is free.
About
Old Parish Church, Saltcoats is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB40487). 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 14/04/1971 Local Authority North Ayrshire Planning Authority North Ayrshire Burgh Saltcoats NGR NS 24530 41400 Coordinates 224530, 641400 — 1744, 3rd parish church for Ardrossan, storm damaged and rebuilt 1774. Rectangular rubble-built church with pedimented projection and belfrey at west. — Used continuously from 1776 to 1908. Since 1957 North Ayrshire Museum.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The North Ayrshire Heritage Centre in Saltcoats serves as the main museum for the region, showcasing a diverse collection of artefacts and art. Visitors can explore various exhibitions, including textiles and costumes, and enjoy a small reading library.
Place summary
Old Parish Church is located in Saltcoats, in the Scottish Highlands. This building is designated as a category B listed structure, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6344, -4.7891
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA21 5HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Saltcoats — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Mon - Wed (And Last Saturday of Every Month) 9:30am - 1pm & 2pm - 4:30pm
- Official site
- naheritage.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17825165 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Parish Church, Saltcoats?
- Old Parish Church, Saltcoats is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA21 5HB).
- What is Old Parish Church, Saltcoats?
- Old Parish Church, Saltcoats — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Parish Church, Saltcoats?
- The nearest railway station is Saltcoats, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA21 5HB.
- Is Old Parish Church, Saltcoats a listed building?
- Old Parish Church, Saltcoats is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Old Parish Church, Saltcoats free to visit?
- Yes, Old Parish Church, Saltcoats is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Parish Church, Saltcoats?
- The nearest railway station is Saltcoats, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA21 5HB.