Approaching the Millennium, the St Magnus Cathedral congregation was seeking
to make a new statement in bricks and mortar. It was seeking to build on
the historic past as it prepared to meet the challenges of the new era.
Recognising that its 100-year-old existing church hall was badly in need
of repair and renewal, the Kirk session decided that a new and exciting venture
of faith was called for. After looking at a number of options, the session
decided to build a centre which would serve the wider community as well as
the Cathedral congregation. As a result of a wide-ranging and imaginative
fund-raising programme, involving the commitment and talents of the congregation,
the necessary funds were gathered in.
The new St Magnus Centre consists of a refurbished hall, and an extension
which provides modern facilities. The vision, a holistic one, symbolises
the unity of body, mind and spirit.
Just as St Magnus Cathedral has an open door for all - whether they belong
formally to the church or not - so the St Magnus Centre’s door is open
to the community.
The Centre maintains the historic link between Cathedrals and the arts by
providing space and encouragement for local musicians, writers and dramatists.
Its spaces also can be used for small-scale exhibitions and events staged,
for instance, by the St Magnus Festival and the Orkney Science Festival.
Please contact us using the following details if you have any questions or would like to make a booking:
For booking enquiries please contact bookings@stmagnus.org or tel: 05601 963 372
For building maintenance and access arrangements, please contact caretaker@stmagnuscentre.org
For all other enquiries, please contact either chairman@stmagnuscentre.org or secretary@stmagnuscentre.org