Rubislaw Church facts for kids
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View of the church from Queens Road
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| Denomination | Church of Scotland |
| Churchmanship | Reformed |
| Website | www.rubislawchurch.org.uk |
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| Presbytery | Aberdeen |
Rubislaw Church is a special church located in the Queen's Cross area of Aberdeen, Scotland. It belongs to the Church of Scotland. This church also has a modern centre nearby on Fountainhall Road.
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The Story of Rubislaw Church
Rubislaw Church was built in 1874. It was part of a big plan by the Church of Scotland to build more churches. This happened after a major event in 1843 called the Disruption of 1843. During this time, many people left the main church to form new ones.
Building Materials
Most buildings in Aberdeen are made from strong, grey granite. But Rubislaw Church is different! It was built using sandstone. A famous photographer, George Washington Wilson, even offered to pay for it to be made of granite. However, it was too late, as the building plans were already set.
Growing the Church
The church was first built to serve three new local areas, called parishes. In 1880, the church became even bigger. A tall tower and a pointed spire were added. Some people think the spire was built to compete with another church across the street. That church belonged to the Free Church of Scotland.
Protecting History
In 1985, Rubislaw Church was given a special "grade B" heritage status. This means it is an important historical building. This status was given by Historic Scotland. In 2019, the Church of Scotland announced plans to sell the church. This was part of a bigger plan to combine some churches.
The Minister's Home
The minister of Rubislaw Church used to live in a small house. This house was located in the church's graveyard until 1922. After that, the Church of Scotland bought a large house for the minister. This new house had six bedrooms and was in an area called Rubislaw Den. In 2016, the church decided to sell this house. They hoped to raise about £1 million from the sale. This would be the most money ever raised from selling a minister's house.
See also
- List of Church of Scotland parishes
- Queens Cross Area
