Perth and Kinross

Historic churches in Perth and Kinross

Historic Churches & Cathedrals

Perthshire’s religious landscape spans centuries of Scottish history, from the ancient ruins of St Bride’s Kirk to the Gothic Revival architecture of St Ninian’s Cathedral. Highlights include Dunkeld Cathedral, a medieval landmark on the banks of the River Tay, and the neo-Romanesque "Cathedral of the Carse" in Errol. Visitors can explore the pre-Christian roots of Fortingall Kirk, situated beside one of Europe’s oldest yew trees, or the remarkably preserved 15th-century interior of Tullibardine Chapel, which remains largely unchanged since the Reformation.

Historic Churches & Cathedrals — Map

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Pitlochry Church of Scotland

Pitlochry Church of Scotland is a congregation of the Church of Scotland, a Presbyterian Church.

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St Ninian's Cathedral

St Ninian's Cathedral in Perth is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church in the Diocese of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane.

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Dunkeld Cathedral

Dunkeld Cathedral is a Church of Scotland place of worship which stands on the north bank of the River Tay in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross,…

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Errol Church (Cathedral of the Carse)

Known as the "Cathedral of the Carse," this neo-Romanesque church was designed by architect James Gillespie Graham in 1831. Its massive square tower serves as a prominent landmark across the Carse of Gowrie.

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Fortingall Kirk

Built on an ancient Christian site, the churchyard contains the Fortingall Yew, estimated to be several thousand years old. The building houses a collection of early medieval carved stones and an 8th-century bronze handbell.

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St Bride's Kirk

The roofless ruins of this 13th-century church stand within the grounds of Blair Castle. It serves as the burial place for the Earls and Dukes of Atholl and the Jacobite leader John Graham of Claverhouse.

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Tullibardine Chapel

One of the few medieval churches in Scotland to survive the Reformation unaltered. Founded in 1446 as a collegiate church, it retains its original cruciform plan and 15th-century masonry.

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Kenmore Parish Church

Constructed in 1760 on a site overlooking Loch Tay, this white-harled church was built as part of the model village developed by the Earls of Breadalbane. It features a distinctive square tower and Georgian architectural elements.

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