St John's Episcopal Church
10 minute walk from Alloa station · Stirling, Central and Fife · Free entry
St John’s Episcopal Church is a historic house of worship located on Broad Street in Alloa. Designed by Sir Rowand Anderson and consecrated in 1869, the present building was financed by the Earl of Mar and Kellie. Today, it remains a central site for worship and church life.
As a Grade B Listed building, the church is noted for its intrinsic interest and elegance. Its interior features a 20th-century refurbishment including woodwork by Robert Lorimer and enamels by Phoebe Traquair. The bell tower is home to one of the few peals of eight bells in Scotland.
Visitors can enjoy an atmosphere of history and craftsmanship. They can view the celebrated architectural details and appreciate the heritage of a site once described as the most elegant place of worship in the county.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Church
- Good for
- Architecture, Churches, abbeys & cathedrals
- Characteristics
- Listed, Victorian
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Stirling, Central and Fife
Stations within walking distance
- Alloa station — 10 min walk, 0.8 km
Other places near Alloa
- Speirs Centre — 3 min walk from the station
- Alloa Athletic FC — 9 min walk from the station
- Alloa Ludgate Church — 10 min walk from the station
- Alloa Tower — 10 min walk from the station
- St. Mungo's Parish Church — 11 min walk from the station
- Schawpark golf course — 30 min walk from the station