Where is St Mary's Church, Cove Bay?

St Mary's Church, Cove Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB12 3PA).

How do I get to St Mary's Church, Cove Bay?

The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB12 3PA.

Is St Mary's Church, Cove Bay a listed building?

St Mary's Church, Cove Bay is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.

Is St Mary's Church, Cove Bay free to visit?

Yes, St Mary's Church, Cove Bay is free to enter.

How do I get to St Mary's Church, Cove Bay?

The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB12 3PA.

Historic churches · Scottish Highlands

St Mary's Church, Cove Bay

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St Mary's Church, Cove Bay — church in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Aberdeen · 4.8 km

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Getting there & planning your visit

St Mary's Church in Cove Bay is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Aberdeen, which is 4.8 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for sat-nav is AB12 3PA.

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St Mary's Church, Cove Bay is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1864. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.1001°, -2.0804°.

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Heritage listing

St Mary the Virgin (Cove Bay) was an Episcopal Church in Cove Bay, Aberdeen, Scotland. It was part of the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney in the Scottish Episcopal Church until its closure in April 2020.

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Background

History

When the Church was opened as an Episcopalian mission hall by Dr Alexander Forbes, Bishop of Brechin, in 1864, the fishing village of Cove Bay (which is now a suburb of Aberdeen) was largely made up of imported English fishermen and their families for whom the Episcopal (Anglican) faith was a central feature of life. The building originally served a dual purpose as a church and a boys' school, and has been an important part of the village's life for over a century. From the very beginning there was a strong connection to St Peter's Episcopal Church in Torry. Often when there was no priest at St Mary's, members would walk along the coastal path to St Peter's for baptisms, confirmations,…

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Coordinates: 57.1001, -2.0804
District: Aberdeen City
Postcode: AB12 3PA
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen South
Established: 1864
Nearest railway station: Aberdeen — 4.8 km

Sources

wikidata: Q7594310 (CC0)
wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Cove Bay (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Mary's Church, Cove Bay?: St Mary's Church, Cove Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB12 3PA).
What is St Mary's Church, Cove Bay?: St Mary's Church, Cove Bay — church in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to St Mary's Church, Cove Bay?: The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB12 3PA.
When was St Mary's Church, Cove Bay built?: Built or established in 1864.
Is St Mary's Church, Cove Bay a listed building?: St Mary's Church, Cove Bay is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is St Mary's Church, Cove Bay free to visit?: Yes, St Mary's Church, Cove Bay is free to enter.
How do I get to St Mary's Church, Cove Bay?: The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB12 3PA.