Scotland’s Churches: History of Closure

Tuesday 29 August, 12-1.30pm

Up to 400 Scottish churches are expected to close by 2025. Join us for an online talk exploring how we got here.   

We’ll give an overview of the history of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland and its wide variety of buildings, in order to shed light on current events. 

It’s a history of disruption and union which reflects much of the national and local story of Scotland. Where does the closure of a great number of churches sit in this continuing story? 

The speaker 

Simon Green is an architectural historian in the building survey team at Historic Environment Scotland. He has worked throughout Scotland teasing out the architectural development of the country’s rich and varied architectural heritage for over 30 years. His team’s main focus at the moment is the recording of churches before they close, to create as full a record as possible in this period of tremendous change.  

How does it work? 

This talk will be recorded and shared with you to watch ‘on demand’ until 31 October. 

This is part of a series of five online talks exploring the current issue of church closures in Scotland, and how these buildings and communities can be helped. 

You can book this talk individually or book all five talks in this series as a block, at a discounted rate of £30 (£25 for SPAB Members).  

IT requirements 

You will need laptop, phone or device with internet connection. You will not be visible on screen and you can ask questions via the webinar's Q&A function.   

Accessibility 

Anything we can do to make this talk more accessible for you? Please email scotland@spab.org.uk.

About SPAB Scotland

Members of the SPAB living and working in Scotland decided to form their own semi-autonomous group in 1995. Scotland has its own building traditions, architectural language and property laws, all of which are best dealt with locally. All members of the SPAB residing in Scotland are automatically members of SPAB Scotland.

Booking Terms & Conditions

Image: St Peter's Kirk, Sandwick © Bill Boaden