Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Manse, Academy Street, Nairn
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Manse, Academy Street, Nairn — category C 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
- Nairn · 0.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Manse is located in Nairn, with the nearest railway station being Nairn, approximately 0.5 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Manse, Academy Street, Nairn is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB38403). 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 C Date Added 12/03/1981 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Burgh Nairn NGR NH 88025 56442 Coordinates 288025, 856442 — Original building 1864. Extension, John Robertson, 1901. Small and simple rectangular plan with apse and porch to south-west; 2 storey 2 bay manse adjoining at north-west. Coursed rubble with stugged ashlar dressings. Church: triple lancet window to Academy Street gable; crowstepped porch at south-west; crowstepped gables to church with apex cross; slate roof. Simple interior: braced rafters to apse supporting timber ceiling all painted. Painted snecked rubble walls. Pale marble steps to apse with green marble risers; green and cream marble altar. Reginald Fairlie, 1952, designed oak reredos and altar canopy; Gothic detailing gilded. Manse; simply detailed with door and window in ground floor, 2 windows in 1st floor with wall-head crowstepped gables; slate roof. — Ecclesiastical building in use as such. Church orientated north/south. Altar north end (liturgical east).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Nairn Museum showcases the heritage of Nairn and Nairnshire through various exhibits. Visitors can explore the maritime history, farming roots, and military stories that shaped the area. The museum features several gallery rooms, although some are temporarily closed for maintenance.
Place summary
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church and Manse is located on Academy Street in Nairn, within the Scottish Highlands. This building is designated as a category C listed structure, reflecting its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5841, -3.8745
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV12 4RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Phone
- 01667 456791
- Nearest railway station
- Nairn — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Monday-Friday 10am-4:30pm; Saturday 10am-1:30pm
- Official site
- nairnmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56644328 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Manse, Academy Street, Nairn?
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Manse, Academy Street, Nairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV12 4RJ).
- What is St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Manse, Academy Street, Nairn?
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Manse, Academy Street, Nairn — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Manse, Academy Street, Nairn?
- The nearest railway station is Nairn, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV12 4RJ.
- Is St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Manse, Academy Street, Nairn a listed building?
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Manse, Academy Street, Nairn is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Manse, Academy Street, Nairn free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Manse, Academy Street, Nairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Manse, Academy Street, Nairn?
- The nearest railway station is Nairn, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV12 4RJ.