Saint Ternan's Church facts for kids
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Saint Ternan's Church is an Episcopal church in Scotland. It is located near Muchalls in Aberdeenshire. This church is part of the Diocese of Brechin.
History of Saint Ternan's Church
This church is the oldest church building in the Diocese of Brechin. It was built in 1831. It started as a simple country church. The land for the church was given by the owners of Muchalls Castle. Later, in 1870, a part of the church called the chancel was added. This part was designed by an architect named Alexander Ellis.
Early Churches and the Causey Mounth
A very old Episcopal church was once inside Muchalls Castle itself. This was in the early 1600s. There were also older ruined churches south of the castle. Saint Ternan's Church is located along an ancient path called the Causey Mounth. This path was built a long time ago, in the Middle Ages. It was the only way to cross the coastal area of the Grampian Mountains.
The Causey Mounth connected places south of Stonehaven to Aberdeen. It specifically linked the River Dee crossing, where the Bridge of Dee is now, to Stonehaven. It passed through Portlethen Moss and by Muchalls Castle. This old path was used by people moving animals, like a drovers' road.
In 1639, an important historical event happened on this route. William Keith, 7th Earl Marischal and the Marquess of Montrose led an army of 9,000 men. They were part of the Covenanter army. This was the first battle of the Civil War in Scotland.
See also
- Burn of Pheppie
- Chapel of St. Mary and St. Nathalan
- Elsick House
