Past Times

Places of worship: Aberdeen churches H-K

1988 - Martin Reid, 11, of the 15th Company, Boys’ Brigade, shows his skills on the gym horse.

By Giada La Vite

May 29 2022, 6:00 am

May 29 2022, 6:00 am

In this edition of The Aberdonian, we look at Aberdeen churches H to K through the decades.

Parishes across the Granite City have undergone various changes through the decades.

With congregation numbers decreasing and a shortage of ministers, many churches in Aberdeen have been closed, merged or, in the best-case scenarios, moved.

The gallery below shows photos of six Aberdeen kirks.

Of the six, three don’t exist anymore, can you guess which ones?

Hilton High Church

1970 – A view from the chancel at Hilton High Church.

1986 – Christina Leighton cuts the cake as Hilton High Church Woman’s Guild celebrate their 50th anniversary.

1989 – The Rev Andrew Douglas, minister of Hilton High Church, cuts the cake at the Wednesday Club birthday party.

1991- Members of the Hilton High Church Woman’s Guild at their annual party in the Winsor Court.

Holburn Central Church

1969 – The long service of Rev Dr Samuel Knox, far right, minister of Holburn Central Church, is honoured.

1987 – Holburn Central Church men’s club members Ally Coull, John Watson, Bill Pirie, Jim Allan, Cliff Horne and Reg Geddes enjoying a game of dominoes.

1988 – The Rev Alan McDonald in Holburn Central Church after its refurbishment.

1988 – Avril Raffan, 4, dressed as a bunny, along with other youngsters taking part in the Festival of Youth fancy dress fundraiser at Holburn Central Church.

1988 – Avril Raffan, 4, dressed as a bunny, along with other youngsters taking part in the Festival of Youth fancy dress fundraiser at Holburn Central Church.

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Holburn West Church

1976 – Holburn West Church Junior Music Society took part in a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

1987- The Holburn West Church mother and toddler group who met in the church hall every Wednesday.

Holburn West Church children sing along as the assistant choir leader plays the piano. — 1987 – Assistant choir leader Jennifer Risk at Holburn West Church with choir members Caroline Plowman, Diane Collins, Helen Freeman, Emma Munson and Colin Risk.

Holy Family Parish Church

1979 – The Holy Family Parish Church, Mastrick, marked its silver jubilee with a dinner dance.

John Knox

The interior of John Knox church in Aberdeen. — 1978 – John Knox Church ahead of an open day following a considerable refurbishment.

Kincorth Church

Black and white picture of the exterior of Kincorth Church in 1957. — 1957 – A glimpse of the past at Kincorth Church, Aberdeen.

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