As part of this year’s Door Open Day event, the Deer Parish Church will open it’s doors to the public on Saturday 21st September between 10am and 4pm, and on Sunday 22nd September between 2pm and 4pm.

During the Doors Open Days there will be an exhibition by local heritage groups, namely The Book of Deer Project, the Buchan Heritage Society, the Buchan Field Club, the local churches, Friends of Aden Park and the Friends of New Aberdour Pilgrimage and Heritage initiative. These groups are coming together to form the Deer Heritage Initiative, a project to re-purpose the church into a heritage centre.

The church is the parish church of Deer. The present building was constructed in the 18th century on top of the ruins of a previous medieval building, the remains of which (choir part) are located immediately behind the church. The church, along with the nearby Deer Abbey is associated with the 10th century illustrated Gospel manuscript, the Book of Deer (presently held in Cambridge University Library and exhibited lately in Aberdeen Art Gallery).

For further information about this and other Doors Open Day events please visit: https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/aberdeenshire/deer-parish-church