Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Matthew's Church, Tay Street, Perth
In or near Perth.
St Matthew's Church, Tay Street, 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 · 0.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Matthew's Church is located in Perth, postcode PH1 5TF, and is approximately 0.9 km from the nearest railway station, Perth. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Matthew's Church, Tay Street, 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 Matthew's Church (formerly Free Church and West Church) is a Church of Scotland church in the Scottish city of Perth, Perth and Kinross. Located on Tay Street, overlooking the River Tay, it is just east of the city centre. Designed by John Honeyman, the church was completed in November 1871 and is a Category B listed building. In 1965, the four congregations of Wilson Church, Scott Street Church, West and Middle Church, and Bridgend Church were merged to form St Matthew's.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
St Matthew's Church is an iconic landmark in Perth, Scotland, located by the River Tay. The church serves as a venue for traditional worship and can accommodate up to 240 people for various events, equipped with modern facilities.
From the Wikipedia article
St Matthew's Church (formerly Free Church and West Church) is a Church of Scotland church in the Scottish city of Perth, Perth and Kinross. Located on Tay Street, overlooking the River Tay, it is just east of the city centre. Designed by John Honeyman, the church was completed in November 1871 and is a Category B listed building. In 1965, the four congregations of Wilson Church, Scott Street Church, West and Middle Church, and Bridgend Church were merged to form St Matthew's. The church celebrated its 150th anniversary in November 2021.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.3962, -3.4263
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH1 5TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Phone
- 01738 636757
- Nearest railway station
- Perth — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.perthstmatthews.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17848804 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Matthew's Church, Perth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Matthew's Church, Tay Street, Perth?
- St Matthew's Church, Tay Street, Perth is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH1 5TF).
- What is St Matthew's Church, Tay Street, Perth?
- St Matthew's Church, Tay Street, Perth in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Matthew's Church, Tay Street, Perth?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH1 5TF.
- Is St Matthew's Church, Tay Street, Perth a listed building?
- St Matthew's Church, Tay Street, Perth is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is St Matthew's Church, Tay Street, Perth free to visit?
- Yes, St Matthew's Church, Tay Street, Perth is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Matthew's Church, Tay Street, Perth?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH1 5TF.