17 September 2023

Doors Open Day opening of St Peter and the Holy Rood Episcopal Church in Thurso. Opening Saturday 16th Sept 11am-4:30pm, Sunday 17th Sept 12-4pm. No booking needed. Further details on the Doors Open Day website. On Sturday afternoon there may be a talk from a conservation architect - to be confirmed

The church was designed and built in 1885 by the notable Highland architect, Alexander Ross. The chancel was added in 1906. There is a fine carved reredos gifted to the church in 1905 and a pew back from Old St Peter's Kirk dating back to 1676. There is also a pewter chalice and pattern on the north wall which dates back to 1782 and a fine carved German oak reredos above the altar which was gifted to the church in 1905.