St Matthew's Church, Perth

St Matthew's Church (formerly Free Church and West Church)Official Guide to Perth and Its Neighbourhood by the Tramway Car Routes – Perth Town Council (1907), p. 16 is a Church of Scotland church in the Scottish city of Perth, Perth and Kinross. Located on Tay Street, overlooking the River Tay, it is just east of the city centre. Designed by John Honeyman, the church was completed in November 1871 and is a Category B listed building.ST MATTHEW'S (FORMERLY WEST) CHURCH, TAY STREET - Historic Environment Scotland

In 1965, the four congregations of Wilson Church, Scott Street Church, West and Middle Church, and Bridgend Church were merged to form St Matthew's.

The church celebrated its 150th anniversary in November 2021."NEW FREE CHURCH PERTH LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE" – St Matthew's Church official website

Prominence

The church's prominent location on the banks of the River Tay has made it one of the most frequently photographed landmarks in Perth, Scotland. It is often featured in images of the city, particularly from the viewpoint of Queen's Bridge. The church has also been depicted in several paintings, including one by 19th-century artist Alexander McLauchlan.St Matthew's Church, Perth by Alexander McLauchlan – Art UK

See also

List of listed buildings in Perth, Scotland

References

External links

Transcript from the ceremony of the laying of the church's foundation stone – The Dundee Courier and Argus, 19 May 1870