History of St Thomas

Following the Second Vatican Council, a certain amount of alteration was required to accommodate the new Liturgy. The altar rails and pulpit were removed, and the sanctuary was extended. A new altar of Hopeman stone was designed and carved by parishioner Liam Barr. He also constructed two lecterns from the alabaster, salvaged from the rails and the pulpit.

In 1988 dry-rot was discovered, requiring immediate remedial action, but in 1995 a substantial incentive to undertake a major restoration was given, with the award of grants by Historic Scotland, together with a loan from the Diocese of Aberdeen. Work on this historic Grade 1 Listed Building commenced in March 1996, and the bulk of it was completed by December of that year. Supervising architects were the Oliver Humphries Partnership, and the work was executed by contractors Hall and Tawse, Aberdeen.

This is a brief history of our beautiful church. It is a story of vision, faith, and enthusiasm, which has led to success.