Canongate Kirk has two organs – the magnificent Frobenius and a smaller chamber organ recently restored.
The Organs
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The Mirrlees Chamber Organ
Canongate Kirk’s chamber organ was built in the mid 19th century by J & A Mirrlees of Glasgow and is situated in the War Memorial Chapel. The organ was meticulously restored by organ restorers William Hendry and Graham McDonald, thanks to a grant awarded by the Henry Creswick Charitable Trust. To read a detailed …
The Frobenius Organ
The Organ was specially designed for Canongate Kirk as a memorial to the Very Reverend Doctor Ronald Selby Wright, the much loved Minister of Canongate from 1937-1977. It was built by Th. Frobenius & Sønner, Orgelbyggeri A/S of Denmark, a firm well known in the organ world for meticulous craftsmanship and lyrical sound. The Canongate …