55°39′4.46″N 3°11′33.1″W / 55.6512389°N 3.192528°W / 55.6512389; -3.192528

The Clock Tower of the Old Parish Church of Peebles

The Old Parish Church of Peebles is one of several Christian churches in Peebles, Borders, Scotland. It is a congregation of the Church of Scotland. Dedicated on 29 March 1887, it lies at the end of the High Street.[1]

The church was constructed between 1885 and 1887 at a cost of £9,500. It includes some features from an earlier parish church built on the site in 1784.[1] The architect was William Young of London who designed the church in a Gothic style.[2]

The church is a member of Peebles Churches Together.

References

  1. 1 2 "Old Parish Church", Undiscovered Scotland, accessed 5 August 2008
  2. ↑ "Peebles Old Parish Church" Archived 2011-07-17 at the Wayback Machine, Visit Scotland, accessed 5 August 2008


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