Old West Kirk, Historic church building in Greenock, Scotland.
The Old West Kirk features tall Gothic Revival windows, detailed stonework, and wooden furnishings that demonstrate Scottish architectural craftsmanship from the 16th century.
Built in 1591 as the first Presbyterian church after the Scottish Reformation, the structure was moved brick by brick to its current location on Greenock's Esplanade in 1928.
The church contains Pre-Raphaelite stained glass windows created by notable artists including Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Edward Burne-Jones, representing significant artistic heritage.
The building opens to visitors during cruise ship arrivals at Greenock, with guided tours provided by the Inverclyde Tourist Group throughout the visiting season.
In the 1920s, shipbuilder Harland and Wolff funded the complete relocation of the church, moving it stone by stone to make space for shipyard expansion.
Location: Inverclyde
Location: Greenock
Website: http://www.lylekirk.org/owk%20web2/Page0.html
Website: http://lylekirk.org/owk%20web2/Page0.html
GPS coordinates: 55.95602,-4.76741
Latest update: March 14, 2025 13:36
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