Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of Scotland
- Address
- John Dickie Street
Kilmarnock, KA1 1BL
East Ayrshire - Listed status
- Category A listed
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata Q6473804, OpenStreetMap, www.new-laigh-kirk.org.uk
Before visiting New Laigh Kirk
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
Check the church’s website →About New Laigh Kirk
New Laigh Kirk stands on John Dickie Street in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. It belongs to the Church of Scotland and is protected as a Category A listed building. The church also contains a replica of the Homeless Jesus sculpture.
This is the third church to occupy the site. Its origins are traditionally associated with St Marnock, while the oldest surviving structure is the tower base, which dates from 1410. A replacement church opened in 1750 but became overcrowded and was considered unsafe. On 18 October 1801, falling plaster prompted panic during a crowded service. A stampede killed 29 people, with another person dying later. The building was swiftly demolished, and the present, roomier church was completed in 1802. The burial ground also received the remains of John Ross and John Sheilds, two men executed in Edinburgh.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is New Laigh Kirk?⌄
New Laigh Kirk is at John Dickie Street, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA1 1BL.
What denomination is New Laigh Kirk?⌄
New Laigh Kirk in Kilmarnock belongs to the Church of Scotland tradition.
How old is the New Laigh Kirk building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Category A listed building.
How do I contact New Laigh Kirk?⌄
You can reach New Laigh Kirk through its website at www.new-laigh-kirk.org.uk.
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