The Church of St Michael and All Saints is an

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church in

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, Scotland. The church stands in the

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, and is a

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History

Having been designed by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson, the main part of the church was built from 1866 to 1867. The west end was built from 1866 to 1867, and a

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was added in 1897. On 14 December 1970, the church was designated a

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, signifying a building of national or international importance. The church has hosted concerts and masses as part of the

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, the world's largest arts festival.

Notable clergy

Curate * 1913 to 1914:

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List of rectors: * 1965 to 1971: Ernest Brady * 1971 to 1984: Gordon Reid * 1984 to 1990: A. Emsley Nimmo * 1990 to 1995: Timothy A. R. Cole * 1995 to 2011: Kevin Pearson * 2011 to 2013: David Charles Standen * 2014 to 2023: Martin Robson * 2023 to 2024: Paul Burrows (Interim) * 2024 to present: Oliver Brewer-Lennon

References

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