Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Tough Parish Church
In or near Torphins.
Tough Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Tough Parish Church is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB16235). 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 16/04/1971 Supplementary Information Updated 12/01/2018 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Tough NGR NJ 61498 12984 Coordinates 361498, 812984 — John Smith 1838. Rough granite rectangle, simple distinctive round arched style. Centre of N. gable projects with 3 slim windows and bellcote. Interior substantially original; marble tablets to Farquharsens of Whitehouse 1838 onwards.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tough Parish Church is located in the Scottish Highlands. It is a category B listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2061, -2.6387
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB33 8ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- wikidata: Q17780353 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tough Parish Church?
- Tough Parish Church is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB33 8ER).
- What is Tough Parish Church?
- Tough Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tough Parish Church?
- Drivers can use postcode AB33 8ER.
- Is Tough Parish Church a listed building?
- Tough Parish Church is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Tough Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Tough Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tough Parish Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB33 8ER. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.