The church was built on lands given by Sir John Maxwell, with the foundation stone being laid in 1872.

[3] Building was completed in 1877, with an extension built in the west side in 1887.

A sacristy was also built in 1914, on designs of H. D. Wilson, who was a member of the congregation.

[5] A number of stained glass windows also adorn the church, some of which are the work of Heaton, Butler and Bayne.

The windows in the chancel represent The Gospel Story and are the work of Stephen Adam.