A modernist parish church in Glasgow’s Woodside, completed in 1941 by the influential Scottish architectural firm Gillespie, Kidd & Coia.
At a glance
St Columba’s is a Category A listed Roman Catholic parish church designed during the mid-twentieth century. Located on Hopehill Road, it represents the work of one of Scotland’s most significant modern architects.
History
The church was completed in 1941 and designed by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, the Glasgow-based partnership renowned for their ecclesiastical and institutional commissions. From 2005 to 2016, the parish was served by priests from the Dominican Order. Since 2016, it has been served by the Holy Ghost Fathers, continuing a living Catholic ministry.
What you see
The church sits southwest of Garscube Road in the Woodside neighbourhood. Designed by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, it reflects the architectural practice’s characteristic approach to modern church design.
Cultural significance
St Columba’s holds Category A listed status, Scotland’s highest designation for buildings of national or more than special interest. It stands as evidence of the architectural confidence and investment in Catholic institutions during Glasgow’s mid-twentieth-century period.
Key facts
- Country: United Kingdom
- City: Glasgow
- Completed: 1941
- Architects: Gillespie, Kidd & Coia
- Listed status: Category A
- Current clergy: Holy Ghost Fathers (since 2016)
Practical information & getting there
St Columba’s is located on Hopehill Road in Glasgow’s Woodside, southwest of Garscube Road. For current opening hours and service times, contact the parish directly or visit the Archdiocese of Glasgow website.
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