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  • EVENT: Help Capture Memories of St Mary’s Whitekirk!

    EVENT: Help Capture Memories of St Mary’s Whitekirk!

    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!

    Photograph of Whitekirk from the rear in colour
    (c) Scotland’s Churches Trust

    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.

    Photograph of Communion Table in Whitekirk
    (c) Scotland’s Churches Trust

    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.