One of the most unusual windows is a memorial to 10 year old Alexander Stewart, installed by his grieving parents in 1912, and which depicts his likeness in the embrace of an angel and surrounded by animals.

The organ, by Forster & Andrews, was awarded a Grade One Historic Organ Certificate.

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You can read more about the history of this lovely church, which contains some fine windows by Oscar Paterson and Gordon Webster, on our website here 👇

www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church/trini...

You can find out more about the remarkable story of St Mary's Whitekirk, from its connection to a medieval pope to its alleged burning by Suffragettes, on our website here 👇
www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church/st-ma...

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On Sat 7th Feb, we're hosting a free Open Day, with guided tours, music and refreshments from 11-3.

We'd love to hear, on the day, from folks with a long connection to St Mary's, as well as gather the impressions of brand new visitors to this wonderful building.

Do come along if you can!

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On Fri 6th Feb, from 10.30-3 we're documenting the contents of this beautiful church

If you're thinking of recording your local church or would just like to try your hand at this heritage activity you would be most welcome. Please just drop us a line at [email protected]

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We also featured the church recently in our 2025 snowy church advent calendar 👇

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and more can be discovered on the SCT website profile 👇

www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church/kilwi...

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The Abbey tower (1815) has a working clock and the Kilwinning Heritage group posted news at the start of the tower's restoration last week 👇

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More on the Group / restoration👇

www.kilwinningheritage.org.uk

www.ardrossanherald.com/news/2578559...

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