Edderton Old Church

 

‘A Religious Time Capsule’

Edderton Old Parish Church in Easter Ross lies about a mile east of the village of Edderton on the north side of the A836 and not far from the southern shore of the Dornoch Firth.

Built in 1743 on a much older religous site, it is quite unique in being little changed both internally and externally since the interior was re-modelled in 1794. 

Its significance has been recognised by Historic Scotland with the Church’s listing being revised in 1997 from Grade ‘B’ to Category ‘A’, i.e. to a building of national, or international importance.

Within the graveyard stands the Edderton Pictish Cross Slab dating to the 9th century AD.  It is made of sandstone, stands six feet three inches high, and is carved in high relief on both sides.

The Church is open for viewing from April to September, between 2pm – 4pm on the first and third Saturday of each month.

More on the Edderton Old Church website: click here.