Gilfillan Memorial Church, Dundee
National Grid Reference (NGR): NO 40350 30060, map
Address
Whitehall Crescent22-26 Whitehall Place
Dundee
Scotland
Introduction
This impressive sandstone building is centrally placed within the curving Whitehall Place, at the southern edge of the city centre. The surrounding tenements contain both retail and living accommodation. K. Nichols
Description (exterior)
Built in 1887, this unusual church formed the centrepiece of Whitehall Place. Only the elaborate, symmetrical, north face is visible. It features polished stone, highly ornate round-arched windows, carved tympanum and a highly decorative pediment above the upper window. When originally constructed it was topped by an ornate cupola, which was removed for safety reasons some years ago.
K. Nichols, J Dowling
Description (interior)
The interior is dominated by its massive organ, which rises up behind the pulpit. There are galleries on three sides, which look down on the pulpit, which is itself raised up. There is a lot of dark wood furniture, fittings and panelling.
Events:
- Church: Build/construction (1887)
People: Malcolm Stark
Archive References:
| Name | Reference | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Church Heritage Research Archive - Offline database | Reference: 6154 |
Bibliographic References:
| Name | Author | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee: an Illustrated Architectural Guide | Charles McKean and David Walker | 1993 | Page 63 |
| Victorian Dundee at Work | Ian McCraw | 2002 | |
| The Kirks of Dundee Presbytery 1558 - 1999 | Ian McCraw | 1999 |
