St Vigeans Parish Church
28 minute walk from Arbroath station · Dundee, Aberdeen and North East · Free entry
St Vigeans Parish Church is an ancient Church of Scotland place of worship located on the outskirts of Arbroath. Serving a historic village, this stone structure is a significant landmark within the Angus landscape.
History enthusiasts will find the building’s heritage fascinating. While the church was rebuilt in the 12th century, it was later consecrated in 1242 by the Bishop of St Andrews. It is notable for surviving the Scottish Reformation with very little change, though it underwent major restoration in 1871 by the renowned architect Robert Rowand Anderson.
Visitors can appreciate a site that has evolved over many centuries. You can see the results of 15th-century alterations alongside the impressive Victorian restoration, offering a unique glimpse into Scotland’s architectural and religious past.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Church
- Good for
- Architecture, Churches, abbeys & cathedrals
- Characteristics
- Medieval, Victorian
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
Stations within walking distance
- Arbroath station — 28 min walk, 2.3 km
Other places near Arbroath
- Arbroath Town Trail — 6 min walk from the station
- Signal Tower Museum — 8 min walk from the station
- Arbroath Abbey — 8 min walk from the station
- Webster Memorial Theatre — 8 min walk from the station
- Abbey Theatre — 11 min walk from the station
- St John's Methodist Church — 11 min walk from the station