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The Guthrie Church

About The Church

Guthrie was one of the earliest Christian sites in Angus. A community of Culdees were there before the beginning of the 11th Century. They were a monastic order from a Celtic background.

The first Parish Church was built here in 1150 as a prebend of Brechin Cathedral, just to the south of the present Church. The Church was extended by Sir David Guthrie. The new Church was opened and dedicated on the 3rd of December 1826.

Of course, the church is now welcoming visitors as a place of historical interest for Guthries and anyone interested in its story, alongside its continued use for weddings, funerals, and other celebrations. As part of the Guthrie Heritage SCIO, the church is open every Sunday for visitors, with other visits available by arrangement.

Whats happening at the Church

Guthrie Celebrations

Guthrie Church is open to visitors who wish to connect with their Guthrie heritage, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, or explore local history. While we’re not yet hosting weddings or funerals, we’re working hard to make the church available for celebrations in the near future. Looking ahead, we’re developing a dedicated visitor centre, launching in 2026 to mark the 200th anniversary of the church. This new space will celebrate the rich heritage of the Guthrie family and surrounding clans. If you’d like to stay updated on our progress or be invited to the launch, please join our mailing list. For future wedding, celebrations or funeral enquiries, get in touch.

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How To Visit

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- Location -

To reach the church, take Highway A932 east from Forfar. Once you pass Guthrie Castle, take the next left onto the small road — you’ll see the Guthrie sign welcoming you. The church is located across the small road from the east side of Guthrie Castle.
Postcode: DD8 2TP 
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- Plan A Visit -

We welcome anyone interested in the Guthrie Clan and local history, as well as those seeking a peaceful place for reflection.

The church is open to visitors every Sunday. If you’d like to visit on another day, please get in touch and we’ll do our best to arrange it.

The Guthrie Heritage Centre is currently in development and will launch in the Autumn of 2026.

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- Remote Visits -

If you are unable to travel and would like to see what the Church looks like from both the inside view the church virtually for pictures of our lovely family Church, It is our hope in the near future to have a virtual tour for all our Guthrie cousins around the world. 

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Support us in preserving our Guthrie Heritage for the next generation

Guthrie Heritage SCIO needs your support to protect and preserve our Guthrie Church! Donations will be used to cover costs associated with maintaining the Church including general upkeep, repairs, and ongoing maintenance, along with administrative costs such as insurance and legal fees. Please consider a one-time or monthly donation. Donations can be made through our UK Go Fund Me Account and qualify for Gift Aid. Donations can also be made through Clan Guthrie USA, on behalf of Save Guthrie Church, and will qualify as a charitable donation to a 501-C-3.
Thank you... By donating, we can ensure that generations to come can stand where their ancestors once did — connected, inspired, and proud.

If you would like to get involved in another way - please check out our 'How to help' page.

Please note: If donating via our UK GoFundMe page, the platform suggests a 17.5% admin fee. As a registered charity, you can opt out of this fee—or select a lower amount before confirming your donation.