Where is St Nicholas, Aberdeen?

St Nicholas, Aberdeen is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB10 1JL).

How do I get to St Nicholas, Aberdeen?

The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB10 1JL.

Is St Nicholas, Aberdeen a listed building?

St Nicholas, Aberdeen is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.

Is St Nicholas, Aberdeen free to visit?

Yes, St Nicholas, Aberdeen is free to enter.

How do I get to St Nicholas, Aberdeen?

The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB10 1JL.

Historic churches · Scottish Highlands

St Nicholas, Aberdeen

In or near Kingswells.

Norman & medievalFree admission

St Nicholas, Aberdeen — church in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Aberdeen · 0.6 km

Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

St Nicholas in Aberdeen is located at postcode AB10 1JL and is approximately 0.6 km from Aberdeen railway station. Entry to the church is free.

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St Nicholas, Aberdeen is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1157. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Named after Saint Nicholas. Part of Presbytery of Aberdeen. Address: AB10 1JL. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.1476°, -2.0993°.

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Heritage listing

The Kirk of St Nicholas is a historic church in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is the original parish church of the city, and is also known locally as the Mither Kirk or mother church. Following the Reformation, it was divided between two congregations, the East Kirk and the West Kirk. These merged in the 1980s to form the Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting. In 2020, the congregation merged with that of Queen's Cross Church and the Kirk of St Nicholas ceased to be used for regular worship. The West Kirk is now owned by Scot-ART.

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From the Wikipedia article

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Background

History

The earliest mention of a church on the site of the present Kirk can be found in a Papal document of 1151. Given Aberdeen's proximity to the sea, Saint Nicholas was chosen as the patron saint of New Aberdeen, as patron saint of commerce. The Kirk was enlarged in the 15th century. St Nicholas and St Mary's, Dundee, were probably the largest parish churches in medieval Scotland. This work was dedicated by Bishop Elphinstone in 1498. The 500th anniversary of the dedication of the enlarged church was marked with the installation of a special stained-glass window at the main entrance to the Kirk, overlooking Drum's Aisle. The church contains the Drum Aisle (the ancient burial-place of the…

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Coordinates: 57.1476, -2.0993
District: Aberdeen City
Postcode: AB10 1JL
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen South
Established: 1157
Nearest railway station: Aberdeen — 0.6 km
Official site: www.kirk-of-st-nicholas.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q6415558 (CC0)
wikipedia: Kirk of St Nicholas (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Aberdeen St Nicholas Kirk.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

Correction Wynd

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Free🐕↗ emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk

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Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands

Moon Table

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Free🐕↗ emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk

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Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands

Gallus Quines & Deeds Not Words

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Free🐕↗ emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk

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Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

Flour Mill Lane

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Historic houses · Scottish Highlands

James Dun's House

James Dun's House — house in Aberdeen City, Scotland, UK.

♿👶↗ aberdeencity.gov.uk

Where to eat & stay near St Nicholas, Aberdeen

Places to stay

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Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Residence Inn

Residence Inn — a hotel in scotland highlands.

↗ marriott.co.uk

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Hostels · Scottish Highlands

British Red Cross Hostel

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Hostels · Scottish Highlands

Aberdeen Youth Hostel

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Hotels · Scottish Highlands

The Mariner

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Hostels · Scottish Highlands

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