Colonsay Parish Church is a Category B listed[1] Church of Scotland parish church in Scalasaig, Colonsay.[3]
| Colonsay Parish Church | |
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 Colonsay Parish Church | |
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| 56°4′4″N 6°11′46″W / 56.06778°N 6.19611°W | |
| Location | Colonsay, Argyll and Bute |
| Country | Scotland |
| Denomination | Church of Scotland |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Category B listed[1] |
| Architect(s) | Michael Carmichael |
| Style | Georgian architecture |
| Groundbreaking | 1801 |
| Completed | 1804 |
| Construction cost | £441 11s 6d. (equivalent to £45,800 in 2023)[2] |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 400 persons |
History
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The church was built in 1801–04 at a cost of £441 11s 6d. The architect is said to be Michael Carmichael. Originally there were galleries at both ends reached by external staircases, but these no longer exist, perhaps removed in a re-ordering ca. 1912.
The church was built as a chapel in the parish of Jura, but became independent in 1861 when James MacKenzie was appointed the first minister.
In 2016 the church merged with the Baptist congregation and is completely ecumencial. In 2023 it was proposed to merge the parish with that at Netherlorn.
Ministers
edit- James Bannatyne MacKenzie 1861-1872 (afterwards minister in Kenmore)
- Donald MacLean 1873-1880[4] (formerly minister in North Uist, afterwards minister on Harris)
- Dugald Carmichael 1881-1915[5] (formerly assistant minister at Kilcalmonell and Kilberry)
- Kenneth MacLeod 1917-1923[6] (afterwards minister at Gigha Parish Church)
- Angus MacFadyen 1925-1930[7]
- Iain Bryce MacCalman 1930-1938 (afterwards minister at Tayside and Kirk o’ the Muir)
- Duncan MacNeill 1939-1943
- John Y. Clark 1943-1952[8] (formerly minister at Braemar)
- Samuel Lipp 1954–1956 (formerly minister at Longformacus, afterwards minister at Eassie, Glamis)
- Alisdair R. E Maclnnes 1958-1963[9]
- Frederick R. Hurst 1965-1971
- Ronald L. Crawford 1974-1988
References
edit- ^ a b "Colonsay and Oronsay Parish Church Scalasaig". Historic Scotland. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ UK Retail Price Index inflation figures are based on data from Clark, Gregory (2017). "The Annual RPI and Average Earnings for Britain, 1209 to Present (New Series)". MeasuringWorth. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ Walker, Frank Arneil (2005). The Buildings of Scotland. Argyll and Bute. Yale University Press. p. 505. ISBN 9780300096705.
- ^ "Harris". Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser. Scotland. 30 October 1880. Retrieved 12 September 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Colonsay". Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser. Scotland. 27 November 1915. Retrieved 12 September 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Colonsay vacancy filled". Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser. Scotland. 15 August 1925. Retrieved 12 September 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Colonsay Churches". Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser. Scotland. 19 July 1930. Retrieved 12 September 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "The Late Rev J.Y. Clark, Colonsay". Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser. Scotland. 13 December 1952. Retrieved 12 September 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Rev. A.R.E. MacInnes". The Scotsman. Scotland. 14 December 1963. Retrieved 14 September 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.