Historic churches · Central Scotland
St John's Kirk, Perth
In or near Perth.
St John's Kirk, Perth in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Perth · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St John's Kirk in Perth, you can take a train to Perth station, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PH1 5UA, and entry to the church is free.
About
St John's Kirk, Perth is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Heritage listing
St John's Kirk is a Parish church in the Scottish city of Perth, Perth and Kinross, located in St John's Place, just southeast of the city centre. It stands on the former site of a church dating to 1126. Today's structure, built around 1448, is a Category A listed building. The church is most noted for being the site of John Knox's 1559 sermon against idolatry, which began the Scottish Reformation. Perth was originally called St Johns Toun (or Saint Johnstoun), after John the Baptist, to whom the church is dedicated.
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Official information
St John's Kirk is a historic church in Perth that welcomes visitors to explore its rich history and architecture. Guests can enjoy quiet moments, view written guides in multiple languages, and participate in church events. The Kirk is accessible, with a dedicated entrance for those with mobility needs.
From the Wikipedia article
St John's Kirk is a Parish church in the Scottish city of Perth, Perth and Kinross, located in St John's Place, just southeast of the city centre. It stands on the former site of a church dating to 1126. Today's structure, built around 1448, is a Category A listed building. The church is most noted for being the site of John Knox's 1559 sermon against idolatry, which began the Scottish Reformation. Perth was originally called St Johns Toun (or Saint Johnstoun), after John the Baptist, to whom the church is dedicated. The church is bounded by St John's Place to the north (fed by Kirkgate) and south (as South St John's Place, fed by St Ann's Lane), St John Street to the east and Flesher's Vennel to the west.
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Background
Visiting
The present church, cruciform in shape, is a result of a 15th-century rebuild. The choir is now the oldest part of the building, dating to 1448. On 11 May 1559, minister and founder of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland John Knox preached against idolatry in the kirk, which marked the beginning of the Reformation in Scotland. St John's Kirk was subsequently divided into three separate churches — East, Middle and West — each with its own minister. Elizabeth II and the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, visited the church during their Silver Jubilee visit to Perth in 1977. Pre-Reformation features of the church include holy water stoups, piscina, a stone niche and mason's marks. There is also…
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- Coordinates
- 56.3959, -3.4282
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH1 5UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Phone
- 01738 633 192
- Nearest railway station
- Perth — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 10am–4pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.st-johns-kirk.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17570877 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St John's Kirk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John's Kirk, Perth?
- St John's Kirk, Perth is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH1 5UA).
- What is St John's Kirk, Perth?
- St John's Kirk, Perth in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St John's Kirk, Perth?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH1 5UA.
- Is St John's Kirk, Perth a listed building?
- St John's Kirk, Perth is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is St John's Kirk, Perth free to visit?
- Yes, St John's Kirk, Perth is free to enter.
- How do I get to St John's Kirk, Perth?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH1 5UA.