Reid Memorial Church, Category A listed church in Blackford, Edinburgh, Scotland
Description
Reid Memorial Church is a Category A listed church in Blackford featuring a cruciform plan with side aisles and a square tower positioned at the southeast corner. The complex includes a cloister court with various functional spaces arranged around it.
History
Architect Leslie Grahame Thomson designed the church, which opened in January 1935 following construction from 1929 to 1933. William Crambe Reid's estate funded the entire project as a memorial to his father.
Culture
The chancel features stained glass windows by James Ballantine showing biblical scenes of the Nativity, Crucifixion, and Ascension. These artworks bring religious narratives to life through color and light within the interior space.
Practical
The building sits within a triangular area bordered by West Savile Terrace to the north and Blackford Avenue to the south, making it straightforward to locate. Access is easy from the surrounding streets that frame this location.
Did you know?
The entire structure was funded by a single family's estate, demonstrating how private wealth enabled major construction projects in 1930s Scotland. This represents a notable example of substantial patronage from that era.
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