St Margaret of Scotland, Gallowgate, Aberdeen

02/04/2026

Maundy Thursday at St Margaret of Scotland, Gallowgate, Aberdeen 🕯️

Join us for the Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper, where we remember the night Jesus shared the Last Supper with His disciples — the institution of the Eucharist and the call to love and serve one another.

After Mass, the church is stripped bare, recalling how Christ was abandoned and led to His Passion. We then begin the Vigil at the Altar of Repose, keeping watch with Him in the quiet of candlelight, echoing His time in the Garden of Gethsemane.

This is one of the most moving and reflective liturgies of the Christian year — solemn, beautiful, and deeply prayerful.

🕯️ Candlelit
⛪ St Margaret of Scotland, Gallowgate, Aberdeen
🙏 All are welcome — whether you come often or this is your first time

Come and watch with Him.

29/03/2026

19/03/2026

Free Gregorian Chant Workshop – Saturday 28th March @ 9.45 am

Come and discover the beauty of Gregorian chant and plainsong in a special workshop led by renowned organist and music leader John Horton. With years of experience in sacred music and vocal training, John will guide participants through the timeless tradition of chant in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, this workshop is open to all* who are interested in learning the art of Gregorian chant and plainsong.

Time: Saturday 28th March @ 9:45am
Cost: Free - but please book your place below
Venue: St Margaret of Scotland Scottish Episcopal Church, Gallowgate, Aberdeen

Organised by: The Confraternity of St Margaret of Scotland

We will explore the foundations of chant, develop vocal technique, and experience the beauty of singing together in the stunning acoustic of St Margaret’s. At this workshop, we will focus on the chant of the Missa de Angelis - the Mass of the Angels.

Participants are warmly invited to stay for Mass at 12 noon, during which some of the chants learned will be sung. A light lunch will be provided afterwards.

No prior musical experience is necessary—just a willingness to listen, learn, and sing.

The cost is free, but a donation would be most welcome. For FAQs and to book your place, please register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gregorian-chant-workshop-tickets-1984123838813?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

* Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times

12/11/2025

Reminder about this Friday, want to see a good crowd ....

28/10/2025

Free Gregorian Chant Workshop – Saturday 15th November @ 9.45 am

Come and discover the beauty of Gregorian chant and plainsong in a special workshop led by renowned organist and music leader John Horton. With years of experience in sacred music and vocal training, John will guide participants through the timeless tradition of chant in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, this workshop is open to all* who are interested in learning the art of Gregorian chant and plainsong.

Time: Saturday 15th November @ 9:45am
Cost: Free - but please book your place below
Venue: St Margaret of Scotland Scottish Episcopal Church, Gallowgate, Aberdeen
Organised by: The Confraternity of St Margaret of Scotland

We will explore the foundations of chant, develop vocal technique, and experience the beauty of singing together in the stunning acoustic of St Margaret’s.

Participants are warmly invited to stay for Mass at 12 noon, during which some of the chants learned will be sung. A light lunch will be provided afterwards.

No prior musical experience is necessary—just a willingness to listen, learn, and sing.

The cost is free, but a donation would be most welcome. For FAQs and to book your place, please register here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gregorian-and-plainchant-workshop-tickets-1819642933999?aff=erelexpmlt

* children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times

17/10/2025

🌟 An Evening Worth Attending – Celebrating Aberdeen’s Heritage 🌟

St Margaret of Scotland, Gallowgate, Aberdeen wishes to encourage friends and colleagues to come along to this Aberdeen City Heritage Trust event at the Town and County Hall, The Townhouse, Aberdeen.

📅 Thursday Nov 4th
🍷 Drinks from 7.00pm | 🕢 Lecture at 7.30pm | 🎉 Finishes around 9.00pm

The speaker is our very own — The Very Reverend Dr A. Emsley Nimmo, Dean Emeritus of Aberdeen & Orkney and long-serving Rector St Margaret of Scotland, Gallowgate, Aberdeen.

Fr Emsley will be speaking on “The Incomparable Comper”, exploring the life and artistry of Sir John Ninian Comper, one of Scotland’s greatest Gothic Revival architects. His passion for sacred beauty, craftsmanship, and the living heritage of our churches will make this a truly memorable evening.

Fr Emsley’s love for Aberdeen and broader Scottish Episcopal history shines through in everything that he does and the evening lecture will prove to be no exception. It promises to be a wonderful gathering for anyone who loves Aberdeen, Architecture or the history of the Anglo-Catholic moment in Scotland - its architecture, ethos, and its soul.

👉 Please do consider attending — and share this with others who might enjoy it.
It’s a great chance to celebrate Aberdeen’s heritage and to connect with others who care about it.

🔗 Learn more about Fr Emsley and St Margaret of Scotland, Aberdeen:
https://stmargaretaberdeen.org.uk

What's ON? - Aberdeen

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aberdeen-city-heritage-trust-lecture-2025-the-incomparable-comper-tickets-1781483758879

The Very Rev'd Dr A Emsley Nimmo on Ninian Comper, a hugely influential contributor to ecclesiastical design.

02/10/2025

Ging alang tae A Dash o Doric! at St Margaret of Scotland, Gallowgate, Aberdeen on 2 October at 7pm, fer a gran nicht o Doric werds an tunes.
Tae get in er's nae charge and er's refreshments an aa.

02/10/2025

02/08/2025

This year's Gallowgate Festival is underway!

Join us today for some outstanding entertainment & much more!

More details-
https://stmargaretsgallowgate.org.uk/news/2025-gallowgate-festival/

26/07/2025

Please come along and join us

29/06/2025

🕊️ Feast of SS Peter and Paul 🕊️
Today we give thanks for the apostolic foundation of the Church—and also for those who, centuries later, helped rekindle the fire of Catholic worship within Anglicanism.

On this day, we especially celebrate the English Missal—a noble work of liturgical craftsmanship, born from the vision and devotion of the Society of SS Peter and Paul. At its heart was the remarkable Fr Henry Fynes-Clinton, who laboured to bring the depth, dignity, and splendour of the Roman Rite into the English tongue, faithfully preserving the theology and ceremonial of the Latin Mass while uniting it with the best of our Anglican patrimony.

The English Missal became more than a book—it became a lifeline for Anglo-Catholics seeking to worship in spirit and in truth, with beauty and reverence, even in challenging times.

🌟 That living tradition continues today.

Join us this morning at 10:30am at St Margaret’s in Aberdeen, where the English Missal is not a relic, but a living reality - uniquely blended with elements of the Scottish Liturgy. Come and experience how its timeless beauty still shapes the worship of countless faithful across these land—especially here, in our own beloved sanctuary.

✝️ “We will go into His tabernacle: we will worship at His footstool.”

18/05/2025

FREE Gregorian Chant & Plainsong Workshop – Saturday 14th June 10 am - 12-noon, Gallowgate, Aberdeen

Ever wanted to learn the art of Gregorian chant? Now’s your chance!

Join us at St Margaret of Scotland, Gallowgate, Aberdeen, for a free workshop exploring the beauty and depth of Gregorian chant and plainsong, led by experienced organist and music leader John Horton.

No experience necessary – all* are welcome!

Date: Saturday 14th June.

Agenda:

• 9.45am Arrival, Registration & Coffee
• 10am - 12-noon Gregorian Chant Workshop
•12-noon - 1.15pm Saturday Mass with chant
• 1.30pm - Free Lite lunch in Comper Hall

Location: St Margaret of Scotland Church, Gallowgate, Aberdeen.

Come along, meet others, learn something new, and experience the peace of sacred music in a beautiful setting.

Book your free place on Eventbrite here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gregorian-and-plainchant-workshop-tickets-1366864732209



* children under 18 must be accompanied.