St Ninian's, Pollokshields, Glasgow

St Ninian's Church is a Parish church of the Scottish Episcopal Church located in the Pollokshields area of Glasgow, Scotland.

St Ninian's Church
The Parish Church of Saint Ninian
55°50′27″N 4°15′57″W
LocationGlasgow
CountryScotland
DenominationScottish Episcopal Church
ChurchmanshipLiberal Catholic[1]
WebsiteChurch Website
History
StatusActive
DedicationSaint Ninian
Consecrated1877
Architecture
Functional statusParish church
Architect(s)David Thomson
Architectural typeChurch
StyleNeo-Gothic
Groundbreaking1872
Completed1977
Administration
DioceseGlasgow and Galloway
Clergy
Bishop(s)Kevin Pearson
RectorPaul Romano
Assistant priest(s)Kenneth Roach
Deacon(s)Paul Whitton
Laity
Organist(s)David Spottiswoode
Listed Building – Category B
Designated22 August 1984
Reference no.LB33454

History

The church was built on lands given by Sir John Maxwell, with the foundation stone being laid in 1872.[2]

The church was designed by David Thomson, who laid out plans to build the church in the Neo-Gothic style.[3] Building was completed in 1877, with an extension built in the west side in 1887.

A sacristy was also built in 1914, on designs of H. D. Wilson, who was a member of the congregation.[4]

Works of art

The chancel is decorated with murals painted by William Hole in 1901. The murals were restored in 2003.[5]

A number of stained glass windows also adorn the church, some of which are the work of Heaton, Butler and Bayne. A notable example of Heaton, Butler and Bayne's work is the West Window, installed in 1888, which depicts scenes from the life and work of St Ninian.[6] The windows were installed in different periods between 1877 and 1922.

The windows in the chancel represent The Gospel Story and are the work of Stephen Adam.

References
  1. "Vacancy: Rector: St. Ninian's, Pollokshields, Glasgow". The Scottish Episcopal Church. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  2. "St Ninian's Church", The Glasgow Story. Retrieved on 4 August 2020.
  3. "Glasgow, 514-516 Pollokshaws Road, St Ninian's Episcopal Church", canmore. Retrieved on 4 August 2020.
  4. "ST NINIAN'S, POLLOKSHIELDS, GLASGOW", Scotland's Churches Trust. Retrieved on 4 August 2020.
  5. "St. Ninian's Episcopal Church", Glasgow Open Doors Days. Retrieved on 4 August 2020.
  6. "St Ninian’s Windows", St Ninian’s Church. Retrieved on 4 August 2020.
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