Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Tarbat Free Church Of Scotland Church, Portmahomack
In or near Balintore.
Tarbat Free Church Of Scotland Church, Portmahomack — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Paid entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Tarbat Free Church Of Scotland Church, Portmahomack is a category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14107). 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 31/08/1983 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Tarbat NGR NH 91334 84097 Coordinates 291334, 884097 — A Maitland and Sons, 1892-3. Gothic. Coursed dressed rubble front, rubble flanks, tooled dressings. Symmetrical gabled east front flanked by projecting bowed gallery stair wings; centre projecting gabled porch with pointed, moulded doorway and small nookshafts. 2 windows above with geometric tracery linked by continuous hood-mould; angle pilasters with terminating cylindrical pinnacles; small apex wheel window and finialled bellcote above. 6-bay flanks with narrow pointed headed lancets. Vestry wing centre west gable (rear); slate roof with triangular louvred vents; tiled ridge crest. Galleried interior.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Tarbat Discovery Centre is a museum located in Portmahomack, showcasing Pictish and Early Medieval artefacts, including intricately carved stone works. Visitors can explore the history of the Tarbat peninsula through various exhibits and archaeological finds.
Place summary
Tarbat Free Church of Scotland is located in Portmahomack, in the Scottish Highlands. This church is a category C listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.8332, -3.8316
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV20 1YA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Phone
- +44 1862 871351
- Opening
- 1 March – 31 October: Monday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm, Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm; 1 November – 28 February: By appointment only.
- Official site
- www.tarbat-discovery.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56620453 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tarbat Free Church Of Scotland Church, Portmahomack?
- Tarbat Free Church Of Scotland Church, Portmahomack is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV20 1YA).
- What is Tarbat Free Church Of Scotland Church, Portmahomack?
- Tarbat Free Church Of Scotland Church, Portmahomack — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tarbat Free Church Of Scotland Church, Portmahomack?
- Drivers can use postcode IV20 1YA.
- Is Tarbat Free Church Of Scotland Church, Portmahomack a listed building?
- Tarbat Free Church Of Scotland Church, Portmahomack is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Tarbat Free Church Of Scotland Church, Portmahomack free to visit?
- Yes, Tarbat Free Church Of Scotland Church, Portmahomack is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tarbat Free Church Of Scotland Church, Portmahomack?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV20 1YA. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.