First Presbyterian Church, Neoclassical Presbyterian church in Charleston, US.

First Scots Presbyterian Church is a neoclassical church at 53 Meeting Street in Charleston, built in 1814 by Scottish brothers John and James Gordon. Its design was inspired by the Baltimore Basilica. The facade is symmetrical, with twin towers, and the wrought iron grilles carry the Scottish thistle.

The congregation originated in 1731 when twelve Scottish families separated from the Meeting House to establish their own religious community. The current neoclassical building was constructed in 1814, replacing the earlier structure.

Stained glass windows display the Church of Scotland seal above the main entrance, while wrought iron grilles throughout feature thistle patterns. These Scottish symbols remind visitors of the congregation's roots and heritage.

The church stands at 53 Meeting Street, at the corner with Tradd Street in downtown Charleston. The southern tower was weakened by the 1886 Charleston earthquake and cannot support the six smaller bells from St John's in Preston, so only the largest bell hangs in the northern tower. Visitors can look for the tartan flags in the churchyard that mark where the earlier wooden church stood.

During the Civil War, the original church bell was removed and donated to the Confederate army for military purposes. This loss reflects how the conflict reached into the heart of the community, even affecting sacred spaces.