Welcome to Brodick Church

 


Brodick Church


The Moderator of the Church of Scotland, the Right Reverent David Arnott (centre)
 preached at the church's centenary service in July 2011,
pictured with Mrs Jean Hunter, Parish Assistant,
 and our minister, Rev. Angus Adamson.



Brodick Church

St. Bride's Church, Brodick


Brodick Church, Isle of Arran

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Brodick Church



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Brodick Church, Isle of Arran

THE CHURCH 

  St. Bride's Church was built by the United Free Church in 1910 at a cost of £1914 : 10 : 4d, and amalgamated with the Established Church of Scotland in 1929.  
The architects were Messrs. D. & J.R. McMillan of Aberdeen.

  It is a pleasant red sandstone building occupying a site adjacent to the Cloy Burn on the Knowe Road near to the main A841 road at the Cloy Burn bridge, 
traditionally known as ' The Doctor's Bridge'.

  It has an impressive square tower approx. 53ft high housing a single cast bell which is rung regularly for 5 minutes before morning service on Sundays.

  The present layout of the interior of the Church was created in a refurbishment project in 1959, the Pulpit being moved from the centre to its present position on the left hand side, with the Communion Table in the centre and the Bible Lectern on the right.




Brodick Church, Isle of Arran

STANDARD BEARERS 

  The two Standard Bearers situated either side of the Communion Table were used to display the flags of the local Company of the Girl Guides Association on ceremonial occasions.  They are oak carved and dedicated 
'In Memory of Bessie B. Currie,  Tigh-na-Mara,  Brodick', and 'Mary Currie
 

HASSOCKS 

  The two Hassocks were presented to the Church by the parents of Roy Hebblewhite who died tragically on 10th May 1988 as the result of a Road Traffic Accident.  Roy served in the Royal Corps of Transport and the Parachute Regiment and trained on Arran. 





Brodick Church, Isle of Arran

COMMUNION TABLE   

  The Communion Table is oak carved with the inscription 'IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME' on the front, and is dedicated 'To the Glory of God  in loving memory of CAPTAIN PETER MACKENZIE who died at Beachfield, Brodick on 24th Feb 1924 Aged 90 yrs. 
Gifted by his family'.

  The Communion Table Lectern / Bible Rest is also oak carved and dedicated 'To the Glory of God  in  memory of Adam Cubie  who loved Arran and was glad to worship in the Church.  Died 21st December 1963' 




Brodick Church, Isle of Arran

THE PULPIT   

  The Pulpit is a modern oak framed softwood structure created at the time of the refurbishment by local craftsmen Willie Scott of Corrie and 
Archie Hamilton of Brodick to a design by Frank White in 1959.

  It is said to be a replica of the one in St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh used by John Knox.

  The Bible Lectern fall has the impressive symbol of the Burning Bush on a rich blue background.  This is replaced by one with a white background for Communion services.




Brodick Church, Isle of Arran

Brodick Church, Isle of Arran

THE ORGAN 

  The present organ was built and installed in 1931 by Messrs. Andrew  Watt & Sons, Glasgow.  It consists of two manuals and pedal boards and is powered electrically.  The cost of building the organ was £574 : 16 : 8d. and it was funded by the congregaton.

  It was dedicated at a service in July 1931 by the Moderator of the Church of Scotland,
the Very Rev. Dr. J. A. Graham. D.D.

  The organist on that occasion was none other than Mr Harry R. Potter of Burnside, Glasgow.




Brodick Church, Isle of Arran

THE FONT 

  The Font is a decorative stone carving on a polished marble column.  It was given to the Church by Mrs Hamilton in memory of her husband Robert, 
a much esteemed elder of the Church in its earliest days.

  The inscription on the cover reads,'To the Glory of God in memory of Robert Hamilton. 
Died Nov 9 1934.  Presented by his widow'.

  Inside the Font is a silver Baptismal Chalice inscribed, 
'Sheila.  Brodick.  15th August 1886'.



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The two stained glass windows left and right of the Apse were installed
 in memory of Bethia Torrance who died in April 1958.