West Kirk

For those of a similar name, see Westkerke (disambiguation).

The West Kirk is a Church of Scotland parish church on Colquhoun Square in Helensburgh, Argyll, Scotland. Designed by James Hay, in 1853, it is designated as a Category B listed building by Historic Scotland.[1]

In 2011 the church united with St Columba Church to become St Andrew's Kirk. The St Columba Church building became The Tower arts centre. [2]

In 2015 St Andrew's Kirk united with Park Church to become Helensburgh Parish Church. In 2016 the Park Church building became the Buddhist Meditation Centre of Scotland.

References

  1. ↑ "Listing". Historic Scotland. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
  2. ↑ Noble, Stewart. "History of Helensburgh Parish Church". Helensburgh Heritage. Retrieved 9 October 2016.

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Coordinates: 56°00′17″N 4°44′08″W / 56.0048°N 4.7355°W / 56.0048; -4.7355


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