St Andrew's Parish Church
West Linton Scottish Borders
EH46 7EE
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Who we are
West Linton Parish Church is a Church of Scotland congregation linked with the Churches of Carlops and Kirkurd and Newlands. “Linkage” means that the three Churches share a minister, but each congregation is independent and has its own identity. In our linkage, each Church holds a Sunday service every week.
Enquiries should be made to our new minister Rev. Dr. Tony Foley or to our Session Clerk team.
Enquiries should be made to our new minister Rev. Dr. Tony Foley or to our Session Clerk team.
Location of worship
Main Street
West Linton,
Scottish Borders
EH46 7EE
United Kingdom
Phone: 01968 660 221
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Church Pastor
Rev. Dr. Tony Foley
Interim Minister
Main Street
West Linton,
Scottish Borders
EH46 7EE
United Kingdom
Phone: 01968 660 221
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Services every Sunday at 11:30 am . Services are currently held in church and via Zoom
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St Andrew's Parish Church History
The Church of West Linton has roots that go far back into the past.
When or how Christianity came to the upper Lyne valley is uncertain, but it is significant that the early name of the parish was Linton Roderick, after the Christian king of Strathclyde, Rydderich Hael, patron and supporter of St. Mungo whose monks came to the district as early as the end of the 6th century.
As a gesture of gratitude, in an undated charter (reckoned to be around 1160) Richard Comyn conveyed the Church and adjacent land "for the weal of his soul" to the Abbot and monks of Kelso. By this arrangement the Abbot took over from the Bishop of Glasgow the pastoral care of the parish and the Vicars of Linton were under the supervision of Kelso till the Reformation in 1560.
The present Church planned in 1780, was erected in 1781 and extensively remodelled in 1871. Remains of a pre-Reformation Church and manse are still to be seen in the old Kirkyard, including two recesses in the wall - the "holes" in which stood the minister's bee skeps.
Around the gallery you can see carvings of 11 biblical texts. The central one, “God is Love”, is more visible from the pulpit than by the regular worshippers in the pews.
Inside the Church a special feature is the carving at the windows, the pulpit, the Communion Table and the front of the gallery. This was the work of two ladies, Miss Jane Fergusson of Spitalhaugh and Mrs Woddrop of Garvald in the latter part of the 19th century.
The stone font is a unique relic of the pre-Reformation Church. Part of it was salvaged from the river-bed in 1929 and pieced together with the remaining fragments which were in private possession. It was set on a wrought-iron stand and after the passage of centuries it is in use again for the Sacrament.
The stained-glass window on the east gable commemorates the ministries of the Forresters, father and son, who served the parish successively, for 93 years, and another member of the family, an Edinburgh lawyer.
On the right and left of the pulpit the windows are associated with the Fergusson family. The most recent additions to the stained glass are the two windows under the gallery - a memorial to the men of the parish who fell in two World Wars. The window on the left shows, the Cross of Sacrifice; the one on the right symbolises the Spirit of Peace. They are the work of a distinguished Glasgow artist, Sadie McLellan.
On the left of the main entrance is a bronze plaque recording the visit of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to the Church on 1st July 1966. Other memorials and furnishings tell their own story. These walls have stood and echoed to the praise of God for more than 200 years.
Today this is the home of a thriving worshipping community. Many generations have cared for this building including our own. Faith in the Lord Jesus built it. That same faith has sustained it and today that faith is still the inspiration of those who serve and worship here.
When or how Christianity came to the upper Lyne valley is uncertain, but it is significant that the early name of the parish was Linton Roderick, after the Christian king of Strathclyde, Rydderich Hael, patron and supporter of St. Mungo whose monks came to the district as early as the end of the 6th century.
As a gesture of gratitude, in an undated charter (reckoned to be around 1160) Richard Comyn conveyed the Church and adjacent land "for the weal of his soul" to the Abbot and monks of Kelso. By this arrangement the Abbot took over from the Bishop of Glasgow the pastoral care of the parish and the Vicars of Linton were under the supervision of Kelso till the Reformation in 1560.
The present Church planned in 1780, was erected in 1781 and extensively remodelled in 1871. Remains of a pre-Reformation Church and manse are still to be seen in the old Kirkyard, including two recesses in the wall - the "holes" in which stood the minister's bee skeps.
Inside the Church a special feature is the carving at the windows, the pulpit, the Communion Table and the front of the gallery. This was the work of two ladies, Miss Jane Fergusson of Spitalhaugh and Mrs Woddrop of Garvald in the latter part of the 19th century.
The stone font is a unique relic of the pre-Reformation Church. Part of it was salvaged from the river-bed in 1929 and pieced together with the remaining fragments which were in private possession. It was set on a wrought-iron stand and after the passage of centuries it is in use again for the Sacrament.
The stained-glass window on the east gable commemorates the ministries of the Forresters, father and son, who served the parish successively, for 93 years, and another member of the family, an Edinburgh lawyer.
On the right and left of the pulpit the windows are associated with the Fergusson family. The most recent additions to the stained glass are the two windows under the gallery - a memorial to the men of the parish who fell in two World Wars. The window on the left shows, the Cross of Sacrifice; the one on the right symbolises the Spirit of Peace. They are the work of a distinguished Glasgow artist, Sadie McLellan.
Today this is the home of a thriving worshipping community. Many generations have cared for this building including our own. Faith in the Lord Jesus built it. That same faith has sustained it and today that faith is still the inspiration of those who serve and worship here.
St Andrew's Parish Church FAQs
Question: Where is St Andrew's Parish Church located?
Answer: St Andrew's Parish Church is located at Main Street, West Linton, Scottish Borders.
Question: Who is St Andrew's Parish Church's pastor?
Answer: St Andrew's Parish Church's pastor is Rev. Dr. Tony Foley.
Question: What time is service at St Andrew's Parish Church?
Answer: Services every Sunday at 11:30 am . Services are currently held in church and via Zoom
Question: What is St Andrew's Parish Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/standrewswestlinton/
Question: What is St Andrew's Parish Church's website?
Answer: http://www.standrews-westlinton.org/
Question: What denominaiton is St Andrew's Parish Church?
Answer: St Andrew's Parish Church belongs to Church of Scotland denomination.
Answer: St Andrew's Parish Church is located at Main Street, West Linton, Scottish Borders.
Question: Who is St Andrew's Parish Church's pastor?
Answer: St Andrew's Parish Church's pastor is Rev. Dr. Tony Foley.
Question: What time is service at St Andrew's Parish Church?
Answer: Services every Sunday at 11:30 am . Services are currently held in church and via Zoom
Question: What is St Andrew's Parish Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/standrewswestlinton/
Question: What is St Andrew's Parish Church's website?
Answer: http://www.standrews-westlinton.org/
Question: What denominaiton is St Andrew's Parish Church?
Answer: St Andrew's Parish Church belongs to Church of Scotland denomination.
Thank You, Lord
Your Holy Spirit enfolds me - making me realize I am not alone. Thank You for Your strength, Your wisdom and the comfort of Your presence. Even in the most agonizing times I have the knowledge that You are there, Lord. When all I can do is whisper Your Name, it is enough. You hear. You care. You understand. My praise and adoration, Lord Jesus. Amen.
St Andrew's Parish Church listing was last updated on the 8th of September, 2022
