Welcome to the web site of the Church of Scotland Parish Church at Invergowrie.

Musical Interludes
July and August 2010

Afternoon performances at 3pm on July 7th and 21st, and August 4th and 18th. From 2:30pm prior to the afternoon interludes, refreshments will be served in the vestibule.

Evening performances at 7:30pm on July 14th and 28th, and August 11th and 25th. At the evening concerts, refreshments will be available in the church hall after the performance.

As is customary on these occasions, there is no charge for the entertainment, but there will be an opportunity, if so desired to make a donation to charitable organisations.


July 2010

Wednesday 7th Yvonne Robb at 3pm

Yvonne has previously performed at these Concerts, and is a 'well kent' face in Invergowrie. A superb entertainer who formed the 'Yvonne Robb Trio' some years ago and is an accomplished pianist and singer.


Wednesday 14th Luke and Adam Brady at 7:30pm

Very talented young accordionists who have entertained us on a number of occasions and sure of a warm welcome from members and friends of the Congregation on this return visit.


Wednesday 21st George Robson at 3pm

Soon to be retiring from Balgay Church where he has ministered since 1987, after which he intends 'furthering his musical career'. An accomplished organist, he also plays very cool keyboard, and will no doubt set our feet tapping.


Wednesday 28th Craig Sinclair at 7:30pm

A young man who teaches music, particularly guitar, at a number of schools in the Dundee area. As a member of a band, Craig travels extensively performing at many social events.


August 2010


Wednesday 4th David Smith at 3pm

A man who needs little introduction to members of Invergowrie Church, having been organist here for a number of years. Now organist and choirmaster at St Andrews Church in Dundee and much respected throughout the area. j


Wednesday 11th Airlie Consort at 7:30pm

A very talented group of local musicians, specialising in playing a selection of recorders. They have performed in Invergowrie Church previously and we are delighted to welcome them again.


Wednesday 18th Sheena Wellington at 3pm

An extremely popular entertainer, born in Dundee and a former pupil of Harris Academy, she has travelled extensively round the world promoting Scottish music and songs, many of which have been recorded on CDs. Sheena is much in demand and had the honour of singing at the opening of the Scottish Parliament. Her appearance at Invergowrie will benefit her favourite charity CHAS.


Wednesday 25th Jimmy Tonner and Friends at 7:30pm

Now retired, Jimmy was formerly Head of Music at Braeview Academy, and is well known in musical circles in the area. He will accompany a number of his friends on this evening of superb singing.

The village of Invergowrie is located to the west of the city of Dundee on the north bank of the River Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.

The parish minister is the Rev. Robert J. Ramsay.

The church building originally known as St Columba's Church was opened in 1909. Plans are now well in hand to celebrate the centenary of the Church in 2009.

Visitors, please sign our guest book or contact us by e-mail, if you wish. 

The Church of Scotland magazine, Life & Work, can be found on-line, as can information on The Scottish Bible Society.

Click on the buttons on the left for details of Invergowrie Parish as well as other information on the village, and more information on the adjacent city of Dundee and on Scotland generally. But a summary of village and parish history is as follows .......

A very brief history of the village is that from the early 1700s what is now know as the village of Invergowrie existed as four ancient farm hamlets, some evidence of which, still remains. The coming of the railway and many of the houses built from around 1880, together with the completion of the village school around that time, meant that the village started to take on the character it has today.

There are 4 church buildings in the area of the village of Invergowrie.

Invergowrie Parish Church, of which this is the web site, was opened in 1909, is one of only two churches in Invergowrie still in active use. It is a parish of the Church of Scotland (sometime referred to as "The Kirk") which follows the Presbyterian tradition of Christian worship.  

Invergowrie East Church was part of the Free Church of Scotland. It is no longer in use as a church but operates as the Bullionfield Recreation Hall for the village. This church has links with Longforgan - a village to the west of Invergowrie

All Souls' Church is the local church of the Scottish Episcopal Church and is in active use. 

Dargie Church, now in ruins, is a site of an ancient place of Christian worship and is associated with the old Celtic Church. One story is that it was founded by a priest named St Boniface around the year 715. 

Invergowrie Parish Church of Scotland is a Registered Charity, Registration Number SC009454.