Ordiquhill Parish Church (Former), Ordiquhill

Rectangular-squared plan, 2-storey, piend-roofed church with gable to S; single storey, gabled vestry addition to N. Harled with ashlar margins.

The Kirk Session Records document approval of the plans for a new church to hold 500-600 persons in June 1805, and the specification that the plan be made squarer. The rebuild was sponsored by Lachlan Gordon of Park. Records also refer to repairs to the church and apportioning of sittings in 1862; this suggests a remodelling of the interior. A new Manse was built in 1867, funded by Major Duff of Park; currently known as Wetherhill House. Ordiquhill Church is similar to Kildrummy Parish Church, Aberdeenshire, which is also unusually square in plan. (Historic Scotland)

June 1990: Permissions are sought for part demolition, including the removal of the roof and internal fittings. SCT objects. 27 June 1990: Press reports note that permissions have been refused. November 1990: External inspection reveals the church to be empty. It is now being marketed by the Church of Scotland. January 1991: The church is sold. April 1994: External inspection reveals that the church remains underused and neglected, although it may be in use for storage. February 1995: SCT understands that some repair works have been carried out, including re-slating. January 2002: Local planners report that the owner has been asked to carry out repairs to make the church wind and watertight. January 2004: Local planners report that the church has been subject to considerable repairs, including the replacement of window frames and doors. The owner is keen to find local support for future use, but not as a dwelling.

February 2008: External inspection finds the Church unsecured, in poor condition and appearing to be unused. The building is potentially vulnerable to vandalism and to increasing dilapidation.

November 2010: External inspection finds no significant change from the previous site visit.

23 October 2013: External inspection finds the building remains in much the same condition as seen previously.