Cairns Church

Although basically a traditional church design with much gothic detailing including tracery and trefoils, JB Wilson's design is consistent with other work of that date and includes Arts and Crafts and Scottish Art Nouveau influences.

Its dominant position on the hill presents proportions less vertical than what might be expected in true gothic design with apse inspired entrance. The red roof to the tower makes an appropriate statement visible from as far away as Burnbrae. Internally the space is mainly square with a typically United Presbyterian form of pulpit. The soaring roof is a simple open truss with dark stained timber lining. Note the Arts and Crafts light fittings.

The history of the congregation of Cairns Church, Milngavie, began with Relief Church open-air services on Barloch Moor, later conducted in a church building nearby. From 1847 this was a United Presbyterian Church, and later Cairns United Free Church. The building on the present site dates from 1903. It is named after Professor John Cairns of the former United Presbyterian Church.

The church halls were extended in 1957, and in 2000 new ancillary accommodation including a revised entrance was carried out (Page and Park Architects) and more recently, the chancel area was remodelled and the pews were moved, being replaced by free standing chairs on a red carpit.?

In addition to church use, the church complex is now used extensively by the community throughout the week.

On street parking.