St. Ninian’s Episcopal Church
Come and visit St Ninian’s! Designed by David Thomas in the Neo-Gothic style, it was built between 1872 and 1877 on land given by Sir John Maxwell. It was the first Episcopal church to be built on the south side of Glasgow, and the first church to serve the new suburb of Pollokshields. It is now a Category B listed building. As part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, St Ninian’s building and worship reflect elements from a wide range of Christian traditions. We have always been a home for new Glaswegians, and continue to welcome members from around the world. In 1877 the marriage of Jessie Nimmo Armour and Andrew Watson took place: Andrew, born in British Guiana, went on to captain Scotland’s football team and in doing so became the first Black international footballer in the world. When you visit you will be able to read some life stories from our present congregation, who will share their reasons for coming to St. Ninian’s.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
1 Albert Dr. Pollokshields, Glasgow
G41 2PF
1872 - 1877
David Thomson
VISIT DETAILS
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
Saturday 21st September 10am to 4pm and Sunday 22nd Sept 12pm to 4pm. Not booking required.
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Pollokshields East
Parking Available: no
Additional Parking Details: Parking in street available
Parking Available: no
Additional Parking Details: Parking in street available
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: Two steps to the chancel area in the church.
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Refreshments, Hearing Loop
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: Two steps to the chancel area in the church.
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Refreshments, Hearing Loop
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: St Ninian's church, 1 Albert Dr., Pollokshields
St. Ninian's is an operating church. The hall is used by a variety of community groups.
Tel: 01416392973
Email: irene.nairn@sky.com
Website: www.stniniansglasgow.org.uk
St. Ninian's is an operating church. The hall is used by a variety of community groups.
Tel: 01416392973
Email: irene.nairn@sky.com
Website: www.stniniansglasgow.org.uk
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