Our History

Our congregation began life in the dining room of a house in Mansionhouse Road in 1863.  The church building was completed in 1867 and our first minister was the Rev Horatius Bonar, who is still remembered today for writing hymns such as “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say”.

We have a strong history of faithful outreach to our parish and community and many of our members have taken part in mission work abroad.

In almost 160 years together, our congregation has sometimes been large and sometimes small.  In all that time, and through every phase of our life together, God’s word has been preached, His people have been encouraged and friends, neighbours and strangers have been made welcome.