Penicuik, Peebles Road, Penicuik Free Church
Church (19th Century)
Site Name Penicuik, Peebles Road, Penicuik Free Church
Classification Church (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Alderbank; Bridge Street; South Church; South Kirk; U.f. Church
Canmore ID 131539
Site Number NT25NW 38
NGR NT 23579 59504
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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SC 1389725
General view from NE showing the tower and the form of the building.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
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SC 1389732
Interior. View from NE towards the pulpit and organ.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
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SC 1389743
Interior. Detail of column with inset polshed stones.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
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DP 221298
Oblique aerial view of Penicuik Free Church, looking NW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
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SC 1680884
Oblique aerial view of Penicuik, Peebles Road, Penicuik Free Church centred on the church with an adjacent road bridge, taken from the W.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography
23/10/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592208
Interior. View from NE towards the pulpit and organ.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
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SC 2592233
Detail of window gablet stonework.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389726
General view from N showing the church and adjacent buildings.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
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SC 1389736
Interior. Detail of front door showing metal bar.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
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SC 1389739
Interior. Detail of communion table.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
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SC 1389747
Detail of tower showing clock, elaborate carving and bell chamber louvres.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
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SC 1389749
Detail of E window complex tracery.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
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SC 1389750
Detail of arcade column foliated capital.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
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SC 1389754
Detail of cusped arched entrance.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
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SC 1389755
Detail of corner session room windows.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 221292
Oblique aerial view of Penicuik Free Church, looking WNW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592195
View from E showing the street elevation, entrance gate piers and boundary walls.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592214
Interior. Detail of front door showing metal bar.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
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SC 2592215
Interior. Detail of corner stained glass windows in session room to E.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592234
Detail of cusped arched entrance.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389729
View from SW showing pair of windows and blind arcade.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389733
Interior. View from W showing the roof and gallery.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389737
Interior. Detail of corner stained glass windows in session room to E.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
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SC 1389741
Interior. Detail of stencilled organ pipes.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389746
Detail of tower showing clock, elaborate carving and bell chamber louvres.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389751
Detail of window gablet stonework.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1680883
Oblique aerial view of Penicuik, Peebles Road, Penicuik Free Church centred on the church with an adjacent road bridge, taken from the NW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography
23/10/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1680919
Oblique aerial view of Penicuik, Peebles Road, Penicuik Free Church centred on the church with an adjacent road bridge, taken from the S.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography
23/10/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592220
Interior. Detail of stencilled organ pipes.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592229
Detail of E window complex tracery.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389727
View from NW showing tower and "transept".
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389730
Interior view of arcade on E front showing foliated capitals.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389752
Detail of window gablet stonework.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389753
Detail of window gablet stonework.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 195233
Robert and John Craig-Cowan memorial. Mounted drawings of memorial panel.
Records of Lorimer and Matthew, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland
2/1917
© Courtesy of HES (Lorimer and Matthew Collection)
DP 221294
Oblique aerial view of Penicuik Free Church, looking SW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592196
View from E showing the street elevation, entrance gate piers and boundary walls.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592211
Interior. View of interior from E from gallery showing dramatic roof structure with organ beyond.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592216
Interior. Detail of corner stained glass windows in session room to E.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592225
Interior. Detail of stained glass of the dove.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592230
Detail of arcade column foliated capital.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1321426
Oblique aerial view of Penicuik, Peebles Road, Penicuik Free Church centred on church with an adjacent road bridge, taken from the W.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography
23/10/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389731
Interior. View from SE towards the pulpit and organ.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389734
Interior. View of interior from E from gallery showing dramatic roof structure with organ beyond.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1680885
Oblique aerial view of Penicuik, Peebles Road, Penicuik Free Church centred on church with an adjacent road bridge, taken from the W.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography
23/10/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592198
General view from NE showing the tower and the form of the building.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592199
General view from N showing the church and adjacent buildings.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592204
Interior view of arcade on E front showing foliated capitals.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592205
Interior. View from SE towards the pulpit and organ.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592206
Interior. View from SE towards the pulpit and organ.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592212
Interior. View of interior from E from gallery showing dramatic roof structure with organ beyond.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592213
Interior. View of staircase and lobby.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592235
Detail of corner session room windows.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389724
View from E showing the street elevation, entrance gate piers and boundary walls.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389728
General view showing the "apse" from W.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 221293
Oblique aerial view of Penicuik Free Church, looking ENE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1680886
Oblique aerial view of Penicuik, Peebles Road, Penicuik Free Church centred on the church with an adjacent road bridge, taken from the SE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography
23/10/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592202
General view showing the "apse" from W.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592207
Interior. View from NE towards the pulpit and organ.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592219
Interior. Detail of inner door.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592222
Interior. Detail of column with inset polshed stones.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592223
Interior. Detail of wooden Solomonic column supporting gallery.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
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SC 1389740
Interior. Detail of inner door.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389742
Interior. Detail of column capital.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389744
Interior. Detail of wooden Solomonic column supporting gallery.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389748
Detail of gate pier.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 221297
Oblique aerial view of Penicuik Free Church, looking NE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 221299
Oblique aerial view of Penicuik Free Church, looking SE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1680882
Oblique aerial view of Penicuik, Peebles Road, Penicuik Free Church centred on church with road bridge adjacent, taken from the E.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography
23/10/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592197
General view from NE showing the tower and the form of the building.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592200
View from NW showing tower and "transept".
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592209
Interior. View from W showing the roof and gallery.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592210
Interior. View from W showing the roof and gallery.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592221
Interior. Detail of column capital.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592224
Interior. Detail of stained glass of the dove.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592227
Detail of tower showing clock, elaborate carving and bell chamber louvres.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592228
Detail of gate pier.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1321427
View from E showing the street elevation, entrance gate piers and boundary walls.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389735
Interior. View of staircase and lobby.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389738
Interior. Detail of pulpit.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1389745
Interior. Detail of stained glass of the dove.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 221295
Oblique aerial view of Penicuik Free Church, looking SSW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 221296
Oblique aerial view of Penicuik Free Church, looking SSE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592201
View from NW showing tower and "transept".
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592203
View from SW showing pair of windows and blind arcade.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592217
Interior. Detail of pulpit.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592218
Interior. Detail of communion table.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592226
Detail of tower showing clock, elaborate carving and bell chamber louvres.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592231
Detail of window gablet stonework.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2592232
Detail of window gablet stonework.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
31/10/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
- Council Midlothian
- Parish Penicuik (Midlothian)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District Midlothian
- Former County Midlothian
NT25NW 38 23579 59504
ARCHITECT: F T Pilkington 1862-3
Scotland's Magazine April 1964 p.13 & 14 - 2 photographs
Photographic Survey (1956)
Photographs of buildings in Penicuik by the Scottish National Buildings Record in 1956.
