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Ednam Church stands on almost the same site as the original, dating
from 1105 AD. Its charter, in Durham Cathedral, is the earliest
known record of a Scottish Parish. The Laird of Ednam, youngest
son of Malcolm Canmore and Queen Margaret was crowned King David
1 of Scotland in 1124.
Just inside the gate, a garden of rest, created in 1996, provides
a quiet spot for contemplation. Sheltering in the corner of the
Church is the burial place of the wealthy Kelso merchant, James
Dickson, owner of the parish in the late 18th century. The main
street of Ednam today is still how Dickson planned it
The stone church, built in 1802, has a bird cage belfry on the roof,
but the bell (1612) can only be seen in Coldstream museum.
A porch was added to the door in 1902, but 98 years were to pass
before this was given a strong wooden outer door, thanks to the
skill of David Gillie.
In the sanctuary, the dark wooden vaulted ceiling and striking archway
leading to the chancel, are immediately noticeable as are 3 brass
memorial plaques and 2 long handled wooden ladles, for the offering,
though unused nowadays.
In the chancel, note the fine carving on the communion table and
chairs and the linenfold panelling around the walls.
The sculptural floral works of art are by Denis Sweenie, the collage panel is by Kathleen Binnie and the pulpit falls
were created between 2002 and 2004 by Annette Bruce, Alice McEwan, Betty Robb,
Sandra Robertson and Vera Stenhouse.
In October 2005, the congregation, school and village celebrated
900 years of history in this lovely corner of Scotland.
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