A closing date for interested parties, of February 18, came much earlier and more abruptly than the group had anticipated. Former St Columba's Parish Church deadline has passed. (Image: NQ)The church’s historic Henry Willis pipe organ, installed in the 1890s, is considered to be of very high value and, campaigners believe, could actually be worth more than the building itself. Thomas Stewart, who has been chairing the Friends of St Columba's group, told a recent meeting of Largs Community Council: "We have been articulating a vision of what the church could be and preparing some of the necessary works and mechanics involved with that. Father Willis organ (Image: NQ)The 1892 Father Willis organ at the former St Columba’s Parish Church is highly regarded in classical musical circles and is considered a Victorian masterpiece.

Source: The Herald February 24, 2026 08:49 UTC