Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Strachan Parish Church And Churchyard, Strachan
In or near Torphins.
Strachan Parish Church And Churchyard, Strachan — 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
- Riverside Halt · 6.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Strachan Parish Church and Churchyard, you can take a train to Riverside Halt, which is 6.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is AB31 6NN. Entry is free.
About
Strachan Parish Church And Churchyard, Strachan is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB16215). 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 25/11/1980 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Strachan NGR NO 67421 92325 Coordinates 367421, 792325 — Small plain oblong gothic with belfry. Rubble and slate 1867.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Strachan Parish Church and Churchyard is located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode AB31. It is a category C listed building, notable for its architectural significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0209, -2.5382
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 6NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56621973 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Strachan Parish Church And Churchyard, Strachan?
- Strachan Parish Church And Churchyard, Strachan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 6NN).
- What is Strachan Parish Church And Churchyard, Strachan?
- Strachan Parish Church And Churchyard, Strachan — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Strachan Parish Church And Churchyard, Strachan?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 6NN.
- Is Strachan Parish Church And Churchyard, Strachan a listed building?
- Strachan Parish Church And Churchyard, Strachan is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Strachan Parish Church And Churchyard, Strachan free to visit?
- Yes, Strachan Parish Church And Churchyard, Strachan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Strachan Parish Church And Churchyard, Strachan?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 6NN.