about us

A Historic Church at the Heart of the Community

Kirk of Calder is a welcoming Church of Scotland parish serving Mid Calder and the surrounding areas of West Lothian.

A church has stood on this site since the 12th century, with the present building dating from 1541 and an extension added in 1860. The church is a Category A listed building and continues to be a place of worship, community, and fellowship today.

While our building has a rich history, our focus remains on the people who make up our church community worshipping together, supporting one another, and welcoming all who visit.

Spaces for Community, Meetings
& Events

Kirk of Calder provides welcoming spaces for church organisations, community
groups, meetings, and private hire. Our facilities offer flexible options for gatherings of
different sizes, with accessible facilities available.

Glenalmond Hall

ocated approximately 200 metres north of the church on Main Street, Glenalmond Hall is used by church organisations and is also available for community and private hire.

The Hall Includes:
  • Main hall area (approx. 65m²)
  • Kitchen facilities
  • Office space
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible toilet
The Hall Includes:
  • Up to 40 people seated
  • Up to 60 people standing

Hall Hire Contact: Eleanor Blair

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The Malt Barn

Located within the church graveyard grounds to the north of the church, The Malt Barn provides a quieter space suitable for smaller meetings and gatherings.

Suitable For:
  • Small meetings
  • Community activities
  • Group gatherings
Capacity:
  • Up to 15 people seated

Facilities include:

  • Wheelchair accessible toilet

Meet the People
Behind Kirk of Calder

Our church community is supported by a dedicated team of ministers,
office bearers, volunteers, and coordinators who help guide worship,
activities, events, and community life.

Ministry Team

Minister

Rev William Watt BD, MTh, MPhil

Phone:

07950 617 560

Email:
wwatt@churchofscotland.org.uk

Parish Grouping – Ministry Development Staff (MDS):

Rev Ken Brown

(1/3 allocation to Kirk of Calder)

📧 Email to follow

MDS Assistant:

Name To Follow

(1/6 allocation to Kirk of Calder)

📧 Email to follow

Ministry Team

Session Clerk

Jan Ingram

📞 07990 651 406


📧 janingram@icloud.com

Hall Lettings

Eleanor Blair

📞 07823 328 609

📧 eleanorblair17@gmail.com

Friends Co-ordinator

Hall Lettings

Eleanor Blair

📞 07823 328 609

📧 eleanorblair17@gmail.com

Director of Music

John Rankine LL.CM(TD)

📞 07824 970 287

📧 johnrankine.music@gmail.com

Magazine Editor

Fundraising

Ann Haddow

📧 annhaddow@btinternet.com

Sunday Club Leader

Susan Adams

📞 07506 794 012

📧 susanmjadams@aol.com

Stewardship Convenor

Peter Adams

📞 07506 794 012

📧 peteradamsrn@aol.com

Webmaster

Andrew McLeman

📞 07754 181 446

📧 andrew@mcleman.net

Presbytery Representative

Kenneth Wilson

📞 07515 944 359

📧 kenneth.wilson3255@gmail.com

Data Protection

Kevin Shiach

📧 kevin_shiach@sky.com

Tuesday Café Co-ordinator

Ann McWhirr

📧 annmcwhir53@gmail.com

Guild Chair

To be confirmed

📧 Email to follow

Safeguarding Co-ordinator

Deborah Fleming

📧 Email to follow

Giving & Donations

Your support helps Kirk of Calder continue its worship, community activities, outreach, and care within Mid Calder.

For information about giving and donations, please visit our Accounts & Donations page.