Historic Buildings

The Last Kirk Standing: A Community Rescue

Friends of Sanday Kirk have successfully transformed a historic island landmark into a multi-functional community hub and home for some of the island's most important ecclesiastical heritage. Our primary objective at this moment in time is to protect and give a new lease of life to the last remaining of Sanday's four church buildings by attending to essential fabric repairs and future-proofing the building's sustainability and long-term financially viability. This project will underpin our growing community use of the building and provide Sanday with a warm, accessible space for social and cultural activities ranging from health and fitness to cultural and heritage workshops. Ultimately, we seek to highlight and protect our architectural identity and heritage content while empowering our community with a resilient, multi-functional space that tackles social isolation and fosters local pride for generations to come.