Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of Scotland
- Address
- Blackfriars Walk
Ayr, KA7 1TT
South Ayrshire - Listed status
- Category A listed
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17122338, OpenStreetMap, www.auldkirk.org
Before visiting Auld Kirk of Ayr
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 Auld Kirk of Ayr
The Auld Kirk of Ayr is a Church of Scotland church on Blackfriars Walk in Ayr, South Ayrshire. Dating from the 17th century, it is protected as a Category A listed building. Its site has supported religious activity since the 1400s and was previously occupied by a Franciscan monastery, chapel and gardens.
The church was completed in 1654 after Cromwell’s new citadel led to the demolition of medieval St John’s Church. Local architect Theophilius Rankeine designed the original T-shaped building. Alterations by David Bryce in 1836 gave it a cruciform plan, with further changes made in 1933. Inside are a two-level panelled pulpit, wooden pews, leaded stained-glass windows and three upper galleries associated with tradespeople, merchants and sailors. Robert Burns was baptised here in 1759. The grounds include a Category B listed burial ground and boundary walls, while a lychgate dated 1656 provides access through Kirk Port.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Auld Kirk of Ayr?⌄
Auld Kirk of Ayr is at Blackfriars Walk, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 1TT.
What denomination is Auld Kirk of Ayr?⌄
Auld Kirk of Ayr in Ayr belongs to the Church of Scotland tradition.
How old is the Auld Kirk of Ayr building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Category A listed building.
How do I contact Auld Kirk of Ayr?⌄
You can reach Auld Kirk of Ayr through its website at www.auldkirk.org.
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