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Kirk Project Site Works

Kirk Project Works on Site Commenced 23rd January 2023

Work begins stripping loose harl
Work begins stripping loose harl
Window linings removed
Window linings removed
Contractor LTM Group LTD parked at the Papa Stour Kirk
Contractor LTM Group LTD parked at the Papa Stour Kirk
Date in plaster at altar window. The Kirk was built in 1806.
Date in plaster at altar window. The Kirk was built in 1806.

Kirk Project Works on Site at the end of the first week

All of the harl has been removed. The windows have been taking away for repair/renewal.
All of the harl has been removed. The windows have been taking away for repair/renewal.
A built up door opening can be seen below the memorial window.
A built up door opening can be seen below the memorial window.
Internal linings removed to expose rafter feet and allow masonry to dry out.
Internal linings removed to expose rafter feet and allow masonry to dry out.
The pews have been removed and are stored on Papa Stour.
The pews have been removed and are stored on Papa Stour.

This phase of the Kirk development has been possible due to grant aid from:

  • Coastal Communities Fund
  • Scottish Government Islands Infrastructure Fund
  • Historic Environment Scotland
  • Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
  • Shetland Community Benefit Fund
  • Viking Energy
  • Shetland Charitable Trust is providing financial assistance to facilitate the project
  • Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Scaffolding has been erected at the Kirk and the roof slates have been stripped with temporary roof protection in place. 16th March 2023

North Side of the Kirk
North Side of the Kirk
Scaffolding in place
Scaffolding in place
Reclaimed roof slates
Reclaimed roof slates
Old horse hair felt
Old horse hair felt
Snolda bringing in materials for the Kirk
Snolda bringing in materials for the Kirk

Roof repairs

Roof sarking exposed 21/3/23
Roof sarking exposed 21/3/23
Sarking repairs 21/3/23
Sarking repairs 21/3/23
Roof membrane on south side of roof 27/3/23
Roof membrane on south side of roof 27/3/23
Slanting in progress on the north side of the roof 27/3/23
Slanting in progress on the north side of the roof 27/3/23

Lime Harl in progress May 2023

Lime harl to North and East elevations. 2nd coat.
Lime harl to North and East elevations. 2nd coat.
2nd coat Lime Harl to South elevation.
2nd coat Lime Harl to South elevation.

Anchor stone

Anchor stone built into SE corner of Kirk
Anchor stone built into SE corner of Kirk
Anchor stone
Anchor stone

April 2024 and works continue

East elevation with refurbished bell
East elevation
Kirk
Kirk
Refurbished bell and belfry
Refurbished bell and belfry
Internal floor repaired and wall linings continue
Internal floor repaired and wall linings continue

January 2025. Final Phase of the Papa Stour Kirk Development

The main contractor LTM group has been appointed and will be on site shortly

This final phase of the Kirk development has been possible due to grant aid from

  • Coastal Communities Fund
  • Scottish Government Islands Infrastructure Fund
  • Highlands and Islands Enterprise
  • Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
  • Shetland Islands Council Economic Development grant
  • Shetland Charitable Trust is providing financial assistance to facilitate the project

March 2025
Joinery work including refixing the original timber ceiling, adding roof insulation and starting to refix the pulpit

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