St Matthew's Church, Perth

St Matthew's Church (formerly Free Church and West Church)[1] is a church in the Scottish city of Perth, Perth and Kinross. Of Church of Scotland denomination, it is located on Tay Street, overlooking the River Tay, just east of the city centre. Completed in November 1871, the work of John Honeyman, it is a Category B listed building.[2]

St Matthew's Church
The church in 2011
56°23′47″N 3°25′33″W
LocationPerth, Perth and Kinross
CountryScotland
DenominationChurch of Scotland
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Former name(s)West Church
Statusopen
DedicationSt Matthew
Architecture
Functional statusused
Heritage designationCategory B listed building
Designated20 May 1965
Architect(s)John Honeyman
Architectural typeEcclesiastical
Years built1870–1871
Groundbreaking19 May 1870
CompletedNovember 1871 (1871)
Specifications
Spire height212 feet (65 m)
Clergy
Vicar(s)

In 1965, the four congregations of Wilson Church, Scott Street, West and Middle, and Bridgend Church were merged to become St Matthew's.[2]

The church celebrated its 150th anniversary in November 2021.[3]

Prominence

The church's prominent location, on the banks of the River Tay, has resulted in its being one of the primary image subjects in search engine returns for the city,[4][5] mostly from the viewpoint of Queen's Bridge. It has also been the subject of several paintings, including that of Alexander McLauchlan.[6]

  • The church stands on Tay Street
    The church stands on Tay Street
  • Illumination at night
    Illumination at night

See also

References
  1. Official Guide to Perth and Its Neighbourhood by the Tramway Car Routes – Perth Town Council (1907), p. 16
  2. ST MATTHEW'S (FORMERLY WEST) CHURCH, TAY STREET - Historic Environment Scotland
  3. "NEW FREE CHURCH PERTH LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE" – St Matthew's Church official website
  4. Google image search for "Perth Scotland"
  5. Bing image search for "Perth, Scotland"
  6. St Matthew's Church, Perth, Alexander McLauchlan (active 1800–1884) – Art UK
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