Whittingehame Church

The original Church in Whittingehame originated circa 664 AD when St Cuthbert, who was known as 'the Apostle of the Lothians' brought Christianity, first to Lindisfarne then northwards to the Lothians. As far as can be ascertained the first church at Whittingehame was built in a field still known as Kirklands on Luggate farm.

In 1225, a new church of stone was built but nothing of note was recorded about it until centuries later when in 1721 it was reported to be in a ruinous condition. The new church, the building which stands today, was built in 1722 and had no seating until 1739! The present layout of the interior was the result of a major refurbishment in 1875, and, although little altered since, remains in excellent repair.

The Church has the distinction of having, in its long line of ministry, Three Moderators of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. The three were; the Very Rev. James Robertson DD, The Very Rev. Marshall B. Lang DD and more recently The Very Rev. W. Roy Sanderson DD who ministered in Whittingehame until 1973.

Further details may be had by email from the Session Clerk

The Whittingehame Burial Ground Survey includes an index of surnames with links to the full inscriptions.

Follow this link if you would like to know where to find us.

Link to The Parish of Traprain.
Link to Prestonkirk Church.
Link to Stenton Church.