Alternative Names Trinity Parish Church; Aberdeen Arts Centre
Site type CHURCH
Canmore ID 20082
Site Number NJ90NW 176
NGR NJ 94409 06519
Council ABERDEEN, CITY OF
Parish ABERDEEN
Former Region GRAMPIAN
Former District CITY OF ABERDEEN
Former County ABERDEENSHIRE

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Archaeological Notes

NJ90NW 176 94409 06519.

Aberdeen Arts Centre, formerly North Church, built 1829-30, architect John Smith.
W A Brogden 1988.

Church completed in 1830 by John Smith in the Neo-Greek style with rectangular giant order, 4-column Ionic portico and a square tower with the Tower of Winds at the top stage. The bays are set off by pilasters, the segmented windows within being set further back. The exterior is protected against change but internally any resemblance to the original has disappeared although some of Smith's interior (the vestibule and stairs) survives.
(Additional bibliography and newspaper referencec cited).
NMRS, MS/712/83.

Architectural Notes

NMRS REFERENCE:
Aberdeen, North Parish Church.

Architect: John Smith. Opened 1831.

Brogden, W A (1988) Aberdeen: an illustrated architectural guide, R I A S/Landmark Trust series Edinburgh
Page(s): 18-19 Held at RCAHMS D.5.ABE

Gammie, A (1909) The churches of Aberdeen historical and descriptive, Aberdeen
Page(s): p.39 Held at RCAHMS D.5.13.ABK

NSA (1834-1845) The new statistical account of Scotland by the ministers of the respective parishes under the superintendence of a committee of the society for the benefit of the sons and daughters of the clergy, 15v Edinburgh
Page(s): vol. 12 (Aberdeen), 34 Held at RCAHMS B.2.2.STA