Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
St Peter's Parish Church
In or near Peterculter.
St Peter's Parish Church — 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
- Portlethen · 9.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Peter's Parish Church in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Portlethen, located 9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AB14 0LJ, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Peter's Parish Church is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB19753). 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 26/01/1981 Local Authority Aberdeen Planning Authority Aberdeen Parish Peterculter NGR NJ 84166 00445 Coordinates 384166, 800445 — 1779. Long ashlar rectangle with Venetian and bellcote at W. gable, simple round-arched windows with chamfer; altered James Matthews 1873 (plans prepared 1865). Centre S. projection and bad red granite T-plan N aisle 1895, Alexander Brown (Brown & Watt), interior completely refurnished 1860 bell.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
St Peter's Parish Church, also known as Culter Kirk, offers regular worship services and community activities. Visitors can attend Sunday services and participate in various church events throughout the week.
Place summary
St Peter's Parish Church is located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0947, -2.2629
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB14 0LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen South
- Phone
- 01224 735845
- Nearest railway station
- Portlethen — 9 km
- Opening
- Regular Sunday Morning worship at 10.30am; Church Office open Fridays 10am–12noon.
- Official site
- www.culterkirk.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q82293877 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Peter's Parish Church?
- St Peter's Parish Church is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB14 0LJ).
- What is St Peter's Parish Church?
- St Peter's Parish Church — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Peter's Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Portlethen, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB14 0LJ.
- Is St Peter's Parish Church a listed building?
- St Peter's Parish Church is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is St Peter's Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Peter's Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Peter's Parish Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB14 0LJ. It sits within the Aberdeen South parliamentary constituency.