Converting Churches and Other Listed Buildings

Looking up into the bell tower of a Category A Listed Church near Stirling

Churches are a bit like buses it seems. I've been waiting 20 years to work on one, and in the past few weeks, I've taken 3 enquiries for doing conversions to 3 different churches. We convert Listed Buildings on a semi-regular basis.

For those that don't know, the Church of Scotland property page is absolutely packed at the moment as The Church looks to rationalise it's property holdings.

Don't let the seemingly low prices seduce you though. I've yet to see a church that would be easy to convert. Each one has its own unique challenges, from decorative windows that don't open, odd shaped and sized spaces, a lack of land included in the sale or even graveyards. Churches are also usually listed and this will limit what you'd be allowed to do with the fabric of the building, depending on the category of listing.

However, if the challenges don't put you off and you can get the finances to work then you can end up with something truly special. 

Image is the view looking up into the bell tower of a church, and yes I was too scared/sensible to climb higher without fall protection.