Tullibody Old Kirk

Tullibody Old Kirk stands in the small town of Tullibody, Clackmannanshire, as a ruined church from the 12th century. It was rebuilt in the 16th century and restored again in 1760, leaving it roofless but protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Nearby, St Serf’s Parish Church was built in 1904 to the north, making the Old Kirk disused. The building measures 19 by 6.7 metres, with a bellcote from 1772 and 19th-century windows and porch. Two 16th-century doorways remain, one dated 1539. The site holds significant monuments, including the grave of George Abercromby, who died in 1699, and the Haig memorial on the north wall. The surrounding burial ground is listed as a Category B building. During the Scottish Reformation in 1560, William Kirkcaldy destroyed a bridge to stop French troops retreating to the Siege of Leith. The French then removed the kirk’s roof to use as a bridge over the Devon. A visitor finds the roofless ruins of the old church, with its surviving 16th-century doorways and later additions. The bellcote on the western gable and the 19th-century windows add to its layered history. The burial ground around it contains notable memorials, including the Haig memorial and Abercromby’s grave. The church’s past connections to the Reformation and military events add depth to its atmosphere. The nearby St Serf’s Parish Church contrasts with the older ruins, marking the passage of time.