Scots Church, Adelaide

#96 among attractions in Adelaide

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Scots Church is a stone Uniting Church building on the southwest corner of North Terrace and Pulteney Street in Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. It was one of the early churches built in the new city in 1850. It was built as the "Chalmers Free Church of Scotland". ()

Coordinates: 34°55'18"S, 138°36'18"E

Address

237 North TerraceAdelaide (Adelaide City Centre)Adelaide 5000 Australia

Contact

+61 8 8223 1505

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Scots Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Art Gallery of South Australia, Rundle Mall, Rundle Street, Adelaide Central Plaza.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Scots Church open?

Scots Church is open:

Monday 9:15 am - 3 pm
Tuesday 9:15 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 9:15 am - 3 pm
Thursday 9:15 am - 3 pm
Friday 9:15 am - 3 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 10:30 am - 12 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Scots Church?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Classical Archaeology, Adelaide (2 min walk), North Terrace, Adelaide (2 min walk), Candid Camera, Adelaide (3 min walk), Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide (3 min walk).

How to get to Scots Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scots Church:

Tram

University (2 min walk)
Art Gallery (4 min walk)

Bus

Stop B1 King William Street - East side • Lines: 719, 720, 720H, 721 (8 min walk)
Stop F1 Grenfell Street - North side • Lines: 830F (8 min walk)

Train

Adelaide (12 min walk)