Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Saint Palladius's Episcopal Church, Drumtochty
In or near Auchenblae.
Saint Palladius's Episcopal Church, Drumtochty — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk · 8.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Saint Palladius's Episcopal Church in Drumtochty, the nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, located 8.1 km away. The postcode for the church is AB30 1TQ, and entry is free.
About
Saint Palladius's Episcopal Church, Drumtochty is a category A listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB9634). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Category A Date Added 18/08/1972 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Fordoun NGR NO 70743 79874 Coordinates 370743, 779874 — Arthur Clyne (Pirie & Clyne) 1885. Ornate early Gothic of original design, aisleless nave with south west porch, south transept, north vestry, and semi-circular aisleless apsidal chancel with close-spaced lancets, circular stair in south east angle of chancel and transept rising into pencil towerlet with dwarf peristyle at belfry stage. South transept has 2 lancets and central sculptured figure of St Palladius over central buttress, elaborate cantilevered canopy feature above. Slated roofs.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Saint Palladius's Episcopal Church is located in Drumtochty, in the Scottish Highlands. It is a category A listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.9093, -2.4821
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB30 1TQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk — 8.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17572219 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Drumtochty Castle
Castles · 0.8 km
Strathfinella Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Strathfinella Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Auchenblae
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
Drumtochty Forest
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Bruce Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Wishart Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Auchenblae Parish Church
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Auchenblae, St Palladius's Chapel
Historic churches · 2.4 km
Steading, Manse, Fordoun Parish Church, Auchenblae
Historic churches · 2.4 km
Fordoun War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Auchenblae
Vineyards · 2.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Drumtochty Castle
Drumtochty Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Strathfinella Hill
Strathfinella Hill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 414 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Strathfinella Hill
Strathfinella Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 5Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Auchenblae
Auchenblae — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Drumtochty Forest
Drumtochty Forest — forest in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Bruce Fountain
Bruce Fountain — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Saint Palladius's Episcopal Church, Drumtochty
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Glenesk Caravan Park
Glenesk Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Silver Ladies Caravan Park
Silver Ladies Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Inverbervie Caravan Park
Inverbervie Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Dovecot Caravan Park
Dovecot Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Ecclesgreig Holiday Park
Ecclesgreig Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
St Cyrus Holiday Park
St Cyrus Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Burnett Arms Hotel, High Street, Banchory
Burnett Arms Hotel, High Street, Banchory in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Lairhillock Inn
Lairhillock Inn in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
95 High Street, Montrose
95 High Street, Montrose in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Learney Arms Hotel, The Square, Torphins
Learney Arms Hotel, The Square, Torphins in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Airlie Parish Kirk
Airlie Parish Kirk — church in Angus, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Arbuthnott, Bervie & Kinneff Parish Church
Arbuthnott, Bervie & Kinneff Parish Church — church in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Arnisdale Free Church
Arnisdale Free Church — church in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Aultbea Free Church
Aultbea Free Church — church in Aultbea, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saint Palladius's Episcopal Church, Drumtochty?
- Saint Palladius's Episcopal Church, Drumtochty is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB30 1TQ).
- What is Saint Palladius's Episcopal Church, Drumtochty?
- Saint Palladius's Episcopal Church, Drumtochty — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Saint Palladius's Episcopal Church, Drumtochty?
- The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB30 1TQ.
- Is Saint Palladius's Episcopal Church, Drumtochty a listed building?
- Saint Palladius's Episcopal Church, Drumtochty is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Saint Palladius's Episcopal Church, Drumtochty free to visit?
- Yes, Saint Palladius's Episcopal Church, Drumtochty is free to enter.
- How do I get to Saint Palladius's Episcopal Church, Drumtochty?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB30 1TQ. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.