About the Church of Scotland in Dumbarton

The three congregations within the town of Dumbarton (St Andrews, Riverside and The West Kirk) are now linked with a view to some form of union at a future date. This triple linkage was completed on 17th January 2018 at a Presbytery service of linkage and induction.


Worship

Services start at 11:15 on Sunday mornings alternating monthly between Dumbarton Riverside and The West Kirk, streamed to St Andrews, and on occasion a 10am “live” service in St Andrews. Services are streamed & recorded via YouTube – you can watch live or catch up later. Click here to see a list of future Services

  • Sunday 17 March 2024
    Our service in Riverside starts at 11:15am, streamed to St Andrew’s and on YouTube Order of Service for Sunday 17 March 2024
  • Sunday 10 March 2024
    Our service starts at 11:15 in Riverside, streamed to St Andrew’s and YouTube Order of Service for Sunday 10 March 2024 1. Welcome and Introit 2. Call to worship 3. Hymn – The Church’s One Foundation (CH4 739) 4. Prayer of Approach and Confession and the Lord’s Prayer… 5. Young People’s Talk 6. Hymn – Christ be our Light (CH4… Read more: Sunday 10 March 2024

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News and Information

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Thought for the Day

When restrictions were imposed due to the Covid Pandemic during 2020-21 the Minister published daily thoughts and prayers:


This is the joint website for Dumbarton: St Andrews, Dumbarton: Riverside and Dumbarton: West Kirk.

Further details about the three Church of Scotland parishes in Dumbarton can be found below:

Dumbarton St Andrews
St Andrews

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A modern hall church in Bellsmyre, just north of the A82 off the Barloan Roundabout. Click on the image above for more details.

Dumbarton Riverside
Riverside

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Situated in the historic heart of Dumbarton at the end of the High Street. Click on the image above for more details.

Dumbarton West Kirk
West Kirk

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Located in West Bridgend across the River Leven, West of the town centre. Click on the image above for more details.