St Matthew's Church, Perth
| St Matthew's Church | |
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The church in 2011 | |
| 56°23′47″N 3°25′33″W / 56.396254°N 3.4258536°W | |
| Location | Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of Scotland |
| Website | Official website |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | Free Church, West Church |
| Status | Active |
| Dedication | St Matthew |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | In use |
| Heritage designation | Category B listed building |
| Designated | 20 May 1965 |
| Architect(s) | John Honeyman |
| Architectural type | Ecclesiastical |
| Years built | 1870–1871 |
| Groundbreaking | 19 May 1870 |
| Completed | November 1871 |
| Specifications | |
| Spire height | 212 feet (65 m) |
| Clergy | |
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St Matthew's Church (formerly Free Church and West Church) is a Church of Scotland church in the Scottish city of Perth, Perth and Kinross. Located on Tay Street, overlooking the River Tay, it is just east of the city centre. Designed by John Honeyman, the church was completed in November 1871 and is a Category B listed building.
In 1965, the four congregations of Wilson Church, Scott Street Church, West and Middle Church, and Bridgend Church were merged to form St Matthew's.
The church celebrated its 150th anniversary in November 2021.