Aberlour, St Margaret's Episcopal Church And Burial Ground, Episcopal church and burial ground in Aberlour, Scotland.
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church is a granite church with Gothic forms in Aberlour, Scotland, listed as a category A building. It has a narrow tower, a steeply pitched slate roof, and a gabled entrance, with a burial ground surrounding the building.
The Scottish architect Alexander Ross designed the building in the early 1870s at the request of philanthropist Margaret Macpherson Grant. It was built to serve as a chapel for a nearby orphanage, and the two institutions remained closely tied for many decades.
The church is named after benefactor Margaret Macpherson Grant, whose legacy shaped the space. Visitors can see polished granite pews and painted windows featuring saints that define the interior character.
The grounds are open to visitors throughout the year and can be walked freely at any time. The church building itself is generally accessible during services or by prior arrangement, so it is worth checking locally before visiting.
The burial ground holds three foundation stones from the former orphanage, placed there as reminders of that institution. A war memorial also stands on the grounds, dedicated to orphans who served in both World Wars.
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