Whalsay Parish Church, Historical church in Kirk Ness, Whalsay, Shetland Islands.
Located on a northern promontory of Whalsay island, this T-shaped stone church features arched doors, large windows, and a galleried interior with traditional wooden pews.
Built in 1867 on the site of a 1733 church, the structure received category B listed building status from Historic Environment Scotland in 1974.
The church stands as the central religious building for Whalsay residents, with regular services and ceremonies maintaining Scottish Protestant traditions.
Visitors can access the church grounds through wrought-iron gates supported by concrete pillars, with the kirkyard containing war memorials and historical gravestones.
The church interior contains nineteenth-century features including horizontal board pews, wainscoting, and a paneled pulpit accessed by stairs.
Location: Shetland Islands
Location: Nesting
GPS coordinates: 60.36960,-0.99536
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:35
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