BIGGAR PHOTO ALBUM
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These photos of St Mary's Churchyard and the grave of John Borthwick & Elizabeth Dinwoodie were taken by Jane Kelly. Thank you once again Jane!

Biggar Kirk: St Mary's Church

In the Churchyard on the side of the hill is the headstone for John Borthwick (c.1750-1823), Elizabeth Dinwoodie (c.1754-1843), their daughter Elizabeth and her husband George Lillie. Click here for the memorial inscription.

The grave of John Borthwick and Elizabeth Dinwoodie

Biggar Kirk, the parish church dedicated to St Mary, dates back to 1545, although it may incorporate older work, and is the last pre-reformation church in Scotland. The floor plan is in the shape of a Christian Cross, it has a crenellated tower, its stone walls have been restored and its stained glass windows are outstanding. The tower has gunloops for muskets. The Church was built by the Flemings of Boghall Castle. Mary Fleming of Boghall was one of Mary Queen of Scots Four Marys. It was restored in 1870-1 and again in 1934-5 and is still used as the parish church.

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And finally, if you'd like to visit Biggar:

 

A Biggar Page - with some great photos.

Biggar ©1995-2002 Gazetteer for Scotland - more photos.

Biggar Museum Trust. The seven museums of Biggar.

Previous page of Biggar Photos