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.

Pitlochry Church of Scotland

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

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.

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,…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.