Beith Parish Churches
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Beith High & Trinity Churches |
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Denomination | Church of Scotland |
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Administration | |
Parish | Beith |
Presbytery | Ardrossan |
Clergy | |
Minister | Rev. Roddy Macdonald |
Minister | Rev. Valerie Watson |
Other | |
Website | Beith Parish Churches |
Coordinates | High: Trinity: |
Beith High Church and Beith Trinity Church are linked congregations of the Church of Scotland in the Parish of Beith in North Ayrshire, Scotland.
[edit] Beith High Church
Built in 1807 and extended in 1885. Gothic T-plan kirk dominated by the tall five-stage tower. Stained glass by Gordon Webster. Harrison & Harrison pipe organ 1885.
[edit] Beith Trinity Church
Built in 1883, designed by architect Robert Baldie. The chief external feature is a graceful octagonal tower. Interior destroyed by fire 1917, rebuilt 1926. Gothic style, with rectangular nave, Gothic arched chancel and one transept on the east side. Stained glass by John C Hall & Co. Organ 1937 by Hill, Norman & Beard.