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Fraser writes:
'Here's a pic taken today of i think Sandwick Kirk in Skaill Bay - its the one that's just been recently done up - and won all the awards....'
Picture added on 01 December 2005
Many mornings and evenings I was with Alfie Redland who opened and closed this old Kirk. What memories! Marion, from Maine, USA, descendant of Magnus Redland of Orkney.
Added by Marion Brooks on 06 November 2007
I am eager to visit! My 3x GGParents were married by Rev. Clouston in 1830, a few years before this Kirk was built. But Rev. Clouston did baptize all their children, including my 2x GGM in 1837, whose middle name was Clouston, for the Reverend. My family name is Irvine (with Garson and Corrigal being big ones too). They left for Canada in 1847. My 2x GGM above--her Corrigal sister married a Corrigal as well, the ones who lived at Corrigal Farm Museum. Would love to hear more stories of St Peter's and the area! Maybe find living relatives! Thank you--the pictures are all beautiful and helps confirm why loving the waters runs through me! (I also grew up on water in Michigan, USA)
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Added by Melissa Hogan on 27 March 2025
Sandwick
