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Centuries-old Muckle Kirk in Peterhead hits the market for offers over £150,000

The Church of Scotland is selling off many of its buildings, including Muckle Kirk in Peterhead.

Muckle Kirk in Peterhead is up for sale.
Muckle Kirk hits market for offers over £150,000. Image: Church of Scotland.

Muckle Kirk – a significant place of worship in Peterhead for more than two centuries – has hit the market for offers over £150,000.

The former kirk is situated in the heart of Peterhead’s town centre, in close proximity to the town’s thriving harbour.

The building is well-known in the town as a place of worship and celebration and many will have a shared connection to the kirk through weddings and christenings.

Inside the Muckle Kirk.
The property dates back to 1804. Image Church of Scotland.

It has been put up for sale by the Church of Scotland who have sought to offload many of their buildings over the past year as part of their cost-cutting estates shake-up.

Being an A-listed property, dating back to 1804, the architectural and historical interests of the building are to be protected.

Currently the property consists of an open plan church area with a balcony, ancillary teaching rooms and separate office.

There is a kitchen on the first floor.
There is a kitchen on the first floor. Image: Church of Scotland.

Muckle Kirk up for sale

There are also two fixed staircases at both sides of the church hall which provide access to the mezzanine/balcony above.

Up on the first floor, a large hall, kitchen and some toilets can be found – which could be a perfect space for activity groups to host clubs.

There is a balcony looking over the ground floor of the church.
A balcony overlooks the ground floor of the church. Image: Church of Scotland.

The property is located on 51 Maiden Street in Peterhead.

It is connected to mains supplies of water, gas and electricity. Drainage is also connected into the main public sewer.

A hall can be found on the first floor.
A hall can be found on the first floor. Image: Church of Scotland.

It is currently on the market for offers over £150,000. 

Offers are invited and should be submitted in writing, through a Scottish solicitor. Please can offers be sent via email in the first instance.

The property can be viewed by contacting the Church of Scotland by e-mail to properties@churchofscotland.org.uk.