Journeying across the Tay is easy now, thanks to the numerous bridges that span Scotland’s longest river. However, in days … More
Category: Churches
Religious sites and structures
Exploring the Airlie Monument in Angus
Airlie Monument is a prominent Angus landmark, visible from miles around. Erected in 1901 in memory of the 9th Earl of … More
Pearsie Tin Kirk
This article is an extract from the book Abandoned Angus by James Carron, available as a paperback or ebook from … More
Tomatin tin tabernacle relocated
Back in 2016, when I was researching my book Tin Tabernacles and other Corrugated Iron Buildings in Scotland, I pulled … More
Abandoned Tin Tabernacles
Interested in corrugated iron buildings, particularly those neglected and abandoned to the elements? Then you might be interested in my … More
Abandoned Synagogue
Dundee’s former synagogue, also known as the Dundee Hebrew Centre, occupies a small corner of land close to the junction … More
Inchcolm Island Tunnel
While the island of Inchcolm, in the Firth of Forth, is perhaps best known for its ancient abbey, it is … More
Dundee’s hidden Seamen’s Chapel
The city of Dundee grew up around its once busy docks and has a rich maritime heritage dating back to … More
Leng Memorial Chapel
The Leng Memorial Chapel is a pretty and very striking wee kirk enjoying a prominent spot in the north Fife … More
Our Lady of Sorrows, South Uist
In a rural island landscape where kirks and chapels tend to be pretty little low-key buildings, one church breaks with … More