St James The Great Episcopal Church, Stonehaven

This Category A listed church is built in the Norman style, passing into early English of the 11th century. It contains several interesting features, including many stained-glass windows, a pulpit of Caen stone and a carved reredos in memory of Anne, the Honourable Mrs Alexander Baird of Urie House.
Bishop Alexander Penrose Forbes laid the foundation stone in 1875 of what he termed "one of the most beautiful; one of the most appropriate; one of the most religious structures in Scotland. The nave's style is Norman, passing into early English with massive stone pillars supporting five arcading arches, each topped at clerestory level by a Norman window. The roof is open, and bound with transverse redwood spars and supports of the same wood. The chancel was designed by Arthur Clyne of Aberdeen, was opened in 1885. New this year are two permanent exhibitions detailing the fascinating history of the Episcopal Church in Stonehaven, as well as details of the historic Wadsworth organ, built by John Wardle in 1881. Also on display is the 1737 Bible owned at one point by the cousin of the bard, Robert Burns. On the day, delight in the churches beauty and take the opportunity to use a smart phone app to guide yourselves round the church. Members of the congregation will also be present to assist.