Historic Places of Worship

This collection highlights the architectural and spiritual heritage of the Falkirk area, spanning from medieval ruins to modern parish centers. Key sites include the 12th-century remains of Manuel Nunnery and the historic Falkirk Old and St Modan’s Parish Church. These places of worship reflect the development of local communities in Bo'ness, Denny, and the Braes, offering insights into Scotland’s ecclesiastical history through 18th-century village kirks and industrial-era churches.

Haggs Parish Church

Established in 1840 to serve the local mining and industrial community.

Manuel Nunnery

Ruins of a 12th-century Cistercian priory founded by King Malcolm IV around 1164.

Bo'ness Baptist Church

Baptist congregation serving the coastal town of Bo'ness.

St Lucy's Catholic Church

Modern Roman Catholic church serving the local parish.

Falkirk Old & St Modan's Parish Church

Falkirk Old & St. Modan's Parish Church, also known as "Falkirk Trinity Church", is a congregation of the Church of Scotland in Falkirk,…

Blackness Church

Small village church situated near the historic Blackness Castle.

Blackbraes & Shieldhill Parish Church

Church of Scotland congregation serving the hilltop villages of the Braes.

Craigmailen United Free Church

United Free Church congregation located in the Bo'ness area.

Bothkennar Parish Church

18th-century church built in 1789, featuring a graveyard with historic maritime headstones.

Dunipace Parish Church

19th-century church designed by architect James Gillespie Graham in 1834.

Westpark Church

Church of Scotland congregation located in the town of Denny.

Brightons Parish Church

Established in 1846 to serve the Brightons and Polmont communities.

Avonbridge Parish Church

Parish church serving the rural village of Avonbridge.

Abronhill Parish Church

Modern parish church serving the Abronhill district.

Muiravonside Church

Historic 18th-century church known for its picturesque rural graveyard.

St Lawrence

Historic church in Slamannan with 19th-century architecture and medieval origins.

St Andrew's Parish Church

Church of Scotland congregation located in the Bo'ness area.

Bo'ness Apostolic Church

Place of worship for the Apostolic Church in Bo'ness.

Maddiston Evangelical Church

Evangelical church serving the village of Maddiston.

Maddiston Salvation Army Hall

Local hall used for Salvation Army worship and community services.