Biggar Kirk report

Report by:
Tam Ward

Download the report with this link Biggar Kirk Report

A brief history of Biggar Kirk and a tour of its principal features including its oak roof.

Biggar Kirk (Pl 3), formerly known as St Mary’s Church is unique, being the last Pre-Reformation church to be built in Scotland. A fascinating history of the church dating back to the 12th century is available and some aspects of the building which have never been considered are given here. The church was dedicated to St Nicholas about 1399, became St Mary’s church, then was known as Biggar Kirk, it is now termed Biggar Parish Church and/or Biggar Kirk.

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