Talk by Robin Rodgers Of the rich tapestry of events played out within these hallowed walls through very many centuries, one has become imprinted on the history of our little country. Surrounded as we are today by the beauty of the fabric and the gentle silence within, it is perhaps difficult to imagine this place on the 11th of May, … Read More
Volunteers wanted to guide visitors at Perth’s historic St John’s Kirk
Jennifer Archibald of St John’s Kirk Stewards Group said: “People from all around the world come to Perth. They want to visit places of interest – and we want to show them what we have. “Every year we open the kirk to the public, from April until the end of September. We need people to be there, to welcome, to … Read More
In honour of the Bard
Welcome to this special carillon recital, performed by Dr Ian Cassells on the magnificent Bells of St John’s Kirk, Perth. This recital is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns, whose poetry and songs continue to resonate across generations. Burns was deeply inspired by the traditional Scottish airs of his time, many of which he … Read More
Talk on the Mediaeval and Renaissance Treasures of Perthshire
Treasures of Mediaeval and Renaissance Perthshire Dr Kylie Murray Kylie.murray@gmail.com 1. The Coupar Angus Psalter, now Vatican Library MS Pal. Lat. 65. • All 150 Psalms in Latin, copied in a Celtic or ‘insular’ hand of the 12/13th c. • More readily associated with Gaelic than Latin – but Perth part of the Gaeltacht across both sides of the … Read More
Children’s Classics – on the Kirk Bells
We are delighted to present this special recording of Dr Ian Cassells’ recital on the carillon of St John’s Kirk, performed on Wednesday 30th October, 2024. This unique programme, themed Children’s Classics, brings together a delightful selection of well-loved melodies, evoking the nostalgia of childhood and the joy of simple, timeless tunes. Dr Cassells, who has served as Perth City Carillonneur since … Read More
Friends presentation to Dr John Hulbert
Following its 2024 Annual General Meeting, the Friends of St John’s Kirk of Perth marked the retiral of its chairman, Dr John Hulbert, with a heartfelt tribute. Secretary Sue Hendry presented Dr Hulbert with a beautifully painted plate depicting the Lamb of God, a symbol of St John the Baptist, after whom both the Kirk and the city are dedicated. … Read More
Chairman’s Report 2023-2024
John Hulbert gave a very comprehensive report summarising the past months and all of last summer. It had been a difficult year with shops closing and building work at the new museum leading to a drop in visitor numbers and then a number of stewards resigning after Covid. An Open Day was held to recruit stewards and to publicise the … Read More
The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) Association
A special service took place on Saturday 22 June 2024 commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the final operational deployments of 1st Battalion The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) in Iraq 2003 and 2004. After the service the Iraq Veterans took part in the Freedom of Perth March from St John’s Street through to the heart of Perth city centre, concluding … Read More
The Cockerel is Back!
The cockerel was returned to St John’s on 28th February 2024. Shining in its new coat of gold leaf, and mounted on a neat stand it will be displayed in the kirk until the time is right to replace it on its historic place atop the spire. Then it can resume its 500 year long watching brief over the City … Read More
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