Tibbermore Church, Tibbermore

Remodelled 1789 (evidently to designs by James Stobie, E. aisle and middle gable removed, church lengthened 10 feet, refenestrated, galleries E.&W. and pulpit moved to central position on S. wall and W. porch added); north T-plan aisle added 1808 by Ruthven Printfield Coy for their servants, purchased by heritors 1835 following extensive repairs 1834. Refurnished 1874 to designs by William Maclaren of Sir George Condie Conning & Co. Harled with margins, fine bellcote dated 1632 renovated 1808, S.W. skew crowstepped, 2 large and 2 small windows S. wall, N. aisle rubble with droved dressings and 3 good monuments on W. wall.

James Stobie was the factor of the 4th Duke of Atholl and practised as an architect and land-surveyor. The 1789 work was carried out by James Miller, Wright, Auchterarder, and Andrew Paterson, mason, Dunning. (Historic Scotland)

14 January 2013: Advised as being in need of refurbishment. No longer functioning as a church, transferred to Scottish Redundant Churches Trust (SRCT)ownership around 2001. The church requires extensive repair and conservation after a prolonged period without ongoing maintenance - for which the Trust is fundraising towards. In use occasionally for services, but otherwise disused. For Investigation.

12 March 2014: External inspection finds the church in overall fair condition but with slipped slates, areas of damaged harl and with one broken window glazing. The surrounding graveyard is maintained. Rainwater goods are all clear. SRCT is monitoring the condition of the church but significant investment is required to fully repair the building and bring the former church back into use. Move to At Risk.

5 June 2017: Scottish Redundant Churches Trust reports the church has undergone major re-roofing and drainage works, supported by grant-aid from the Listed Places of Worship Roof Repair Fund, the National Churches Trust,Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust and funds raised through film-hire to the Outlander production. Refurbishment of sash and case windows will be carried out during 2017 with funding from a private trust.
SCRT is currently fundraising towards re-roofing the west-facing pitches and roof ventilator. In the longer term the Trust, subject to funding, wishes to complete other works such as re-harling and reconnection to mains electricity with a view to secure a long-term viable future for the building.