For centuries, St Mary’s Church has been at the heart of Whitekirk’s life as a place of worship, gathering and memory. Now, as part of the Research in Action on Church Heritage (ReACH) project, we’re inviting you to share your stories and reflections to help document its cultural and community significance.
Whether your memories come from worship, local events or everyday encounters, we’d love to hear from you!
Join our open day
When: 7 February 2026
Time: 11am – 3pm (Drop in)
Where: St Mary’s Church, Whitekirk
What’s Happening?
Short expert-led tours on Whitekirk’s fascinating history will be held at 12.00, 13.00 and 14.00.
Throughout the day visitors can explore the church at their own pace and enjoy organ music.
Share your memories and experiences of Whitekirk
Participatory Mapping
Show us which spaces in St Mary’s matter most to you at our interactive mapping station.
Memory Box Contribute in your own way: write, draw, sing, share photos or audio. Your piece will become part of a collective memory capsule.
Oral Histories
Have a longer story to tell? Email Emily@socantscot.org to book a 30 minute chat and record your memories.
Speedy Interviews Got a short story or passing encounter? Share it in just 10 minutes!
Why Take Part?
Your contributions will help shape a new, publicly accessible database on Scotland’s church heritage. Together, we’ll capture the social and cultural value of St Mary’s for future generations.
For those who can’t make it along on the day, please share your reflections, photos etc, in our digital memory box – Share Your Memories of Whitekirk! – Fill in form
Please note: The church is currently unheated. As it is Winter, it will be chilly inside – please dress warmly!
Refreshments are provided.
Accessibility
Please note, access to the church is via steps
How to find St Mary’s Whitekirk
Address: Binning Wood Rd, Whitekirk, Dunbar EH42 1XS
The nearest bus stop is Ladysfield which services the 120 Dunbar – North Berwick
ReACH is a two-year project led by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and Scotland’s Churches Trust, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Pilgrim Trust.
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