1. The listed perimeter railings and wall of the Free Church are in a poor state of repair. The low sandstone & mortar wall has been affected by the application of salt on the adjacent road and pavement. We wish to repair the wall and railing using skilled historic building trained stone masons in keeping with the listed status of the wall. 

2. Dingwall & Strathpeffer Free Church is an important historic building on the Dingwall skyline. Built between 1865 and 1870 it occupies a prominent place within the town opposite the station and the current appearance of the wall and railings is unattractive to residents and visitors alike. It is the last large church building in Dingwall with seating for 700 people. As well as hosting church services 3 times a week, it offers a home for the Dingwall Foodbank, New Start Highland's support group, an after-school club, a parent and toddler's group and a group for individuals with a learning disability.

3. The project will secure and stabilise the wall which surrounds the perimeter of the church grounds, preventing further movement of stone and consolidating the foundations for the cast iron railings which have been so badly affected by weather and road salt erosion. It will improve the appearance of an area of the town, adjacent to the station, frequented by visitors and local people. Although not part of the core building, it's inclusion within the listed status of the Free Church emphases the importance of the wall as part of the historic burgh of Dingwall.

4. We have commission a specialist historic buildings architect to produce a report on the condition of the wall. Calum Maclean of MAAC Studio Ltd is an acredited conservation architect and his advice has been key to the restoration project. We have started to raise funds within the congregation itself as well as beginning the process of apply for grant and loan funding for the wider project. 

5. The work can start as soon as funding has been secured.