Our Lady Star of the Sea, Tayport
East Fife
Our Lady Star of the Sea was designed by the renowned Scottish architect Reginald Fairlie (1883-1952) and opened for worship in 1939. Fairlie trained as an architect with Sir Robert Stodart Lorimer, Hew Lorimer’s father, and set up his own practice in Edinburgh in 1908.
Although best known as a church architect, he designed many WW1 war memorials including the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle and the R&A Golf Club war memorial in St. Andrews.
The building stands in extensive grounds and the east gable faces the street with an arched window and cross on the apex. The entrance is under the slate spired octagonal tower, above which is a sculpture of Stella Maris – Our Lady, Star of the Sea. The sculpture of Mary is standing in a simple rowing boat holding the infant Jesus is by Hew Lorimer.
The dominant style is Scottish Gothic, and the materials used to build the church, bricks, stone and the flooring, were all sourced in Scotland.
The exterior of the church has recently been freshened up and on approach to Tayport from St Michaels its attractive exterior and position are a feast to the eye.
Volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and an information booklet with photographs will be available for you to take away.
Facilities
Additional Access Information
Ramp entry to the building but there are some steps, with handrail, within.
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