Church Overview

This charming little rural kirk was originally built as a Relief Church in 1796-8 and was always more of a meeting room than a traditional parish church. It is a small, simple white-washed stone building with a slate roof. The seating was originally benches running east-west and facing the fireplace (which was blocked up at a later date) on the north wall.

The church was remodelled for the Reformed Presbyterians in 1865, when the windows were enlarged and the gabled west bellcote and small porch were added. A manse was also built next door. Pews were later obtained from the former church in Well Street, Moffat; the pulpit from the church at Laurie’s Close, Waterbeck, and the baptismal font was moved from the Martyr’s United Free Church, Dumfries.

The Reformed Presbyterians united with the Free Church in 1876 and the congregation at Hightae opted to join the United Free Church (UF) in 1900. The congregations then united with that of Dalton UF Churches in 1904 and both churches joined the Church of Scotland in 1929. Both buildings have since been closed and sold by the Church of Scotland and are now in private ownership.

Closed and Sold. Now in private ownership 

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