Dirleton Kirk

Lovely stone building of 1612 built to replace a 12th-c kirk in Gullane.

An attractive stone building erected in 1612 to replace a 12th-century kirk in Gullane which was ‘continewallie overblawin with sand’. The Archerfield Aisle was added in 1650 and is the first example of neo-classical design in Scotland. The tower is crowned with Gothic pinnacles in 1836.

There are interesting examples of stained glass, including ‘St Francis and the Animals’, by Margaret Chilton from 1936 and also modern glass installations.

Early in the 20th century, the church interior was remodelled in the style of the liturgical movement. Further renovation work was done to make it a more attractive and comfortable church.

The organ was built by Ingram and Co in 1900 and was installed in the Kirk shortly thereafter.

The church looks onto the attractive village green of this pretty village.

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