Greenock's stained glass heritage

Greenock has an amazing amount of beautiful stained glass windows in various churches and public buildings in the town.  Here are just a few of the stunning artworks to be seen locally.

Wellpark Mid Kirk Church, Greenock

The Wellpark Mid Kirk Church in Cathcart Square has some wonderful windows - click here to see some.

St John the Evangelist Episcopalian Church

St John the Evangelist Episcopalian Church in Union Street has a variety of gorgeous stained glass windows.  Find out more about the St Elizabeth window here and the St Andrew window here.

George Square United Reformed Church

The Walton Window can be found in George Square United Reformed Church in George Square, Greenock and tells the story of a Greenock family.

Old West Kirk

The Old West Kirk on Greenock's Esplanade has the most amazing collection of stained glass windows.  One of my favourites is Daniel Cottier's Hope.

Old West Kirk

Westburn Church on Nelson Street has three wonderful windows by Strachan featuring Bible women - Mary, Miriam and Deborah.  There's also the wonderful window featuring St Andrew, Scotland's patron saint.

Westburn Church

Lyle Kirk in Union Street has a beautiful, large stained glass window.  Find it here.

Lyle Kirk, Greenock

These are just a selection of the marvellous stained glass heritage of Greenock.

Greenock Churches - history and information

I've noticed that there seems to be a bit of interest in posts about the history of Greenock's churches - both those still being used as places of worship, those that are now being used for other purposes and those that are Greenock's lost churches.  I thought I would make things easier by listing some of my church posts here.  Click on the highlighted text to be taken to the information.

On West Shaw Street is the former Martyrs Free Church.  It is a lovely building.

The former Greenbank Church on Kelly Street has an interesting history.

On West Stewart Street and now a furniture warehouse is the former St Andrew's Free Church.

The West Blackhall Street Chapel is a well known landmark at Gray Place in Greenock.

The former Methodist Church on Ardgowan Street is still standing.

Westburn Parish Church on Nelson Street is another beautiful building dating back to 1841.

Unfortunately Nelson Street EU Church has now been demolished.

Struthers Memorial Church is another lovely church.

On Union Street is the wonderful Lyle Kirk.

St Patrick's Church at Orangefield has some wonderful sculpture.

For a complete view of Westburn Church and some of its history download the history booklet here.

Over the next few weeks, I hope to add more information about Greenock's churches and their history so don't forget to check back regularly.