St Columbkille
Rutherglen, Strathclyde
Opening times
Visitors can arrange a visit by contacting the church office.
Address
Church Road
Giffnock
City of Glasgow
G46 6JR
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55.8009259, -4.2906316
Orchardhill was built by the architect Henry Clifford in Giffnock Quarry StoneThe building was debt free within three years and had a fine pipe organ installed courtesy of Andrew Carnegie. The wood panelling is from 1900-35.
During the first world war the congregation lost twenty three men. The town of Giffnock grew in popularity with new roads and avenues and the congregation grew accordingly. During world war two some of the premises of the church were commandeered due to black outs, shortages. Sixteen young servicemen died in a local bombing.
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Spectacular stained glass
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Social heritage stories
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National heritage here
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Glorious furnishings
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Fascinating churchyard
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Famous connections
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Enchanting atmosphere
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Captivating architecture
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Wifi
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Walkers & cyclists welcome
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Train station within 250m
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Space to secure your bike
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Ramp or level access available on request
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Level access to the main areas
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Level access throughout
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Car park at church
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Café in church
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Bus stop within 100m
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Accessible toilets in church
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Church Fayres at intervals with orchestral/ choirs at least twice a year. Recently a sunflower spectacular was organised round the church and hall with great success.
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Church of Scotland