Coull Trust

Be part of a community buy-out

Welcome to Coull Trust. We are local people in a scattered rural population joining together to buy our local Kirk. It is the only public building left in our community. With roots going back to the 7th Century, it is special to us. It contains our war memorials; it is also where many local farming families have been married and are buried in its Kirkyard. We have a completion date of 19th December for the initial purchase (£30,000) and we need about the same again for repairs to the roof and walls; treating of woodworm; refurbishing the vestry and boiler house; and adapting the toilet for better access for the disabled. All done in a way to minimise the changes to the Kirk and preserve the heritage (and the bats in the roof!). Help us save this exquisite piece of history for all.

Figures shown on the barometer include expected grants and pledges, and the total needed includes the survey and legal costs. To make a donation see our Donate page.

What are our plans?

At our public meetings, there was a strong wish to retain the Kirk as it is, capable of being used for weddings and funerals, memorial and other services. At the moment, the Church is only used for one service a month during the summer and a Christmas service. We wish to make the Kirk accessible to all faiths or those who have no faith for their weddings and funerals, or for worship, or just quiet contemplation

We plan to restore and maintain it and it will be available for :

• Historical tours
• Small arts, music and other appropriate events (it has smashing acoustics)
• Weddings, Memorials, Contemplation or worship

Where are we?

Coull lies between Tarland and Aboyne on one edge of the Howe of Cromar. This large bowl of fertile farmland lies between Deeside and Donside. 

Contact us

E-mail to : secretary@coulltrust.org.uk if you have questions, would like to be included on our "Friends List" or if you would like to be part of the restoration and development team.