This church was originally built in the early 1830s so that the villagers in Fairlie didn't have to travel to Largs and back a few miles' walk which many of them would have done twice a day on Sundays. (I've walked there and back myself and even once was enough!!) The cost of building the church at first called a 'Chapel of Ease' was £629 and paid by the villagers and some of the worshippers in Largs. The builder was Alexander Hunter and the first minister the Rev. J. Gardner. The chapel later became a parish church after a petition which had been started in 1876. The famous yacht builder , Mr. W. Fife, was on the management committee of the church, hence the yacht weather vane on the top of the spire. There are sometimes charity events held in the church I attended a 'Fairtrade' evening there last winter which was well attended. (Fairlie was Scotland's first fairtrade village) In fact, there are regular meetings including every Thursday morning where people can meet to enjoy Fairtrade coffee, tea, cakes and biscuits together. read more

See all

This is a small village Post Office - however it will sadly be closing due to closure of Post Offices. Small, compact and friendly service, this PO is located on the mian street and is handy and convient for the locals and those who are passing through. Now users will have to travel into Largs. read more