History of former church to be recalled

Sir, - The fire on Monday evening at a prominent Lochee church building is a devastating end to the history of a building which began life in 1830 as Lochee Chapel of Ease.

During its history, it accommodated worshipping Christian congregations under several names.

Most recently, from 1985 to 2006, it was known as Lochee Old and St Luke’s Church. The congregation then merged with that of Lochee West Church to become Lochee Parish Church.

The loss of Lochee Old Church will be felt by many members of the current congregation, and others in the Lochee community who will have memories of events which took place in that splendid building.

For those who would like to share and record their memories there will be an opportunity do so on September 16 and 17 when Lochee Parish Church, at 191 High Street, will be taking part in Doors Open Day.

Visitors will be able to find out about Lochee Parish Church building’s past and the plans for its future.

Photographs of old Lochee and events in Lochee churches will be on display. All visitors will be very welcome. Una Milne. Elder, Lochee Parish Church, 3 Eassie Terrace, Dundee.

The fire-damaged church building in Lochee accommodated several congregations over the years.