The parish church lies south of the current main road, on a side street called Kirkgate, amongst a small cluster of buildings which represent the original village. It was built in a simple rectangular form, with a pediment on its north (entrance) side and a low central spire, in 1784 by James Thompson of Leith. Its interior was remodelled in 1835 by the Edinburgh architect, David Bryce, and in 1848 the windows were enlarged by the architect David Couisin. As the graveyard pre-dates the church it is presumed that the church replaced an earlier church.
The graveyard is laid out in three sections: an original section around the church including several interesting carved stones from the 17th and 18th centuries; a Victorian section on a raised tier; and an attached, but separately walled cemetery to the south, containing 20th century graves.
The war memorial. which adopts the form of a medieval market cross, stands near the entrance to the church.
Parking can be found on Kirkgate, on the left hand side after you turn onto Kirkgate from Lanark Road West. A writing implement will come in handy here as the container is a 5ml tube. Please be stealthy as it can be a busy spot. Many thanks and enjoy.
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