Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Saint Machar's Episcopal Church, Old Meldrum Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen
In or near Kingswells.
Saint Machar's Episcopal Church, Old Meldrum Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen — 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
- Dyce · 3.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Saint Machar's Episcopal Church is located at postcode AB21 9DU in Bucksburn, Aberdeen. The nearest railway station is Dyce, which is 3.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Saint Machar's Episcopal Church, Old Meldrum Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB15688). 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 16/04/1971 Local Authority Aberdeen Planning Authority Aberdeen Parish Newhills NGR NJ 89784 09777 Coordinates 389784, 809777 — A. Marshall Mackenzie (Matthews and Mackenzie) 1878-80. Early pointed, pinned squared granite. Aisleless 5-bay nave without bellcote, W. wheel window, apsed chancel. Pointed waggon roof notable scheme of mural decoration chancel arch and chancel Douglas Strachen c.1904.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Saint Machar's Episcopal Church is located on Old Meldrum Road in Bucksburn, Aberdeen, within the Scottish Highlands. This category B listed building is noted for its architectural significance and contribution to the local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1787, -2.1706
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB21 9DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen North
- Established
- 1880
- Nearest railway station
- Dyce — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17771295 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saint Machar's Episcopal Church, Old Meldrum Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen?
- Saint Machar's Episcopal Church, Old Meldrum Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB21 9DU).
- What is Saint Machar's Episcopal Church, Old Meldrum Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen?
- Saint Machar's Episcopal Church, Old Meldrum Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Saint Machar's Episcopal Church, Old Meldrum Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen?
- The nearest railway station is Dyce, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB21 9DU.
- When was Saint Machar's Episcopal Church, Old Meldrum Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen built?
- Built or established in 1880. Designed by Alexander Marshall Mackenzie.
- Is Saint Machar's Episcopal Church, Old Meldrum Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen a listed building?
- Saint Machar's Episcopal Church, Old Meldrum Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Saint Machar's Episcopal Church, Old Meldrum Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen free to visit?
- Yes, Saint Machar's Episcopal Church, Old Meldrum Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Saint Machar's Episcopal Church, Old Meldrum Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen?
- The nearest railway station is Dyce, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB21 9DU.