Work in Progress...

The repair and conservation works to the Church started in July and we are now at the halfway stage.  We are hoping that the work will be completed around the end of January 2010.

The slating and lead work to the East facing roof slopes is complete and the work to the West roof slopes and repointing of stonework is in progress.

The Bell

The Bell in St Magnus was found to be badly cracked and has had to be taken down for Health & Safety reasons.  We are investing in the purchase of a replacement bell.  The bell, which has the date 1863 on it, is thought to be the original and was probably put into the Church when it was built, then moved to the tower when it was constructed around 1900.

Grant Aid

Without the assistance of grants we would not be able to afford to do these works.
We would like to thank the under noted bodies for their assistance. This has enabled the Church building to continue to be used by both the congregation and the community for the foreseeable future.

• Heritage Lottery Fund
• Historic Scotland
• National Churches Trust
• Scottish Churches Architectural Heritage Trust
• Scottish Episcopal Church
• Shetland Churches Council Trust
• SIC Conservation Grant
• Shetland Amenity Trust
• Garfield Weston Foundation
• Allchurches Trust Ltd