Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Tain Free Church of Scotland Church, Queen Street, Tain
In or near Tain.
Tain Free Church of Scotland Church, Queen Street, Tain — category B 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
- Tain · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Tain Free Church of Scotland Church, you can reach it by train to Tain station, which is 0.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is IV19 1AJ. Entry to the church is free.
About
Tain Free Church of Scotland Church, Queen Street, Tain is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB41895). 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 B Date Added 25/03/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Burgh Tain NGR NH 77970 82003 Coordinates 277970, 882003 — A Maitland and Sons, 1891/92. Italianate. Ashlar frontage, dressed and coursed rubble flanks and rear, polished ashlar dressings. Rectangular church with ornate pedimented 7 bay north frontage to Queen Street with tall open campanile at NE angle. 3 centre bays flanked by giant fluted pilasters supporting entablature and pediment. Wide centre entrance flanked by Ionic columns supporting segmental pediment; 3 pilastered and key stoned round arched windows above; architraved windows in outer balustraded bays, linked by moulded cill course, moulded string course and cornice. Campanile; tall advanced lower stage with chanelled angle pilaster strips; modillioned cornice; arcaded 2nd stage with Corinthian angled pilasters supporting upper arcaded domed drum with paired engaged Corinthian columns. Ball and apex finials. Flanks and rear; 6 bay flanks with 5 paired round headed ground and gallery windows with moulded cills. Large bull's eye window to south gable flanked by single round headed lancets. Interior; rich galleried interior with original fittings. Stained glass; memorial window to John Fraser by Douglas Hamilton, circa 1965. 2 windows by Mary I Wood, 1968. — Ecclesiastical building in use as such. Formerly Tain Free Church.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Browns Gallery in Tain showcases a variety of contemporary art exhibitions throughout the year. It serves as a cultural hub for both local and visiting artists, featuring works from various artists and providing a space for creative expression.
Place summary
Tain Free Church of Scotland is located on Queen Street in Tain, within the Scottish Highlands. This church is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.8109, -4.0555
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV19 1AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Phone
- +44 1862 893884
- Nearest railway station
- Tain — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.browns-gallery.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17829868 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tain Free Church of Scotland Church, Queen Street, Tain?
- Tain Free Church of Scotland Church, Queen Street, Tain is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV19 1AJ).
- What is Tain Free Church of Scotland Church, Queen Street, Tain?
- Tain Free Church of Scotland Church, Queen Street, Tain — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tain Free Church of Scotland Church, Queen Street, Tain?
- The nearest railway station is Tain, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV19 1AJ.
- Is Tain Free Church of Scotland Church, Queen Street, Tain a listed building?
- Tain Free Church of Scotland Church, Queen Street, Tain is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Tain Free Church of Scotland Church, Queen Street, Tain free to visit?
- Yes, Tain Free Church of Scotland Church, Queen Street, Tain is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tain Free Church of Scotland Church, Queen Street, Tain?
- The nearest railway station is Tain, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV19 1AJ.