Main hall, detail of chancel furniture

Description Main hall, detail of chancel furniture

Date 15/4/1997

Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu

Catalogue Number D 11720 CN

Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images

Copies SC 713701

Scope and Content Chancel furniture in main hall of St Columba's Parish Church, Church Street, Glenrothes, Fife St Columba's Parish Church, parochial centre and manse, were built in the New Town of Glenrothes in 1960, to designs by the architect Sir Anthony Wheeler (who along with his partner, Frank Sproson formed the Fife-based architectural firm of Wheeler & Sproson). The building's plan is based on that of the post-Reformation church at nearby Burntisland, Fife, and features a centrally placed altar, pulpit and font with choir and organ behind. This shows the altar (centre) and lectern (right) on a raised platform in the centre of the church. Both pieces of furniture feature veneered wooden surfaces resting on tall legs, leaving open areas beneath. A row of three wooden chairs with cane seats are placed behind the altar for the minister and guests. This centrally-planned church allows the worshipper to feel more involved with the ceremonies taking place, in contrast to traditional Presbyterian church plans which place the altar furthest away from the congregation, and focus more on the pulpit. This building has been selected as one of Scotland's key 20th-century Modern architectural monuments. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

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