Built ca. 1891 as Ruthrieston Parish Church to replace the "Iron Kirkie" mission hall and B-listed. It was later known as Ruthrieston South, but it is now called South Holburn after a parish merger.
In 1876, Ruthrieston Church began its life in the old school of Ruthrieston, and was intended to provide religious services for the outlying part of the parish of Ruthrieston, near the Bridge of Dee, splitting from Holburn Central. After two years larger accommodation was required, and in 1881 the "Iron Kirkie" was opened (now demolished), near the Old Ruthrieston Pack Bridge.
Increasing numbers again lead to the need for improved facilities, and "the corner-stone of the church was laid on 3rd September, 1890, by the Very Rev. Dr. A.K.H.Boyd, of St Andrews" (Gammie p53). The church was completed in 1891 at a cost of £2250. The church halls were built in 1904 "according to an excellent and handsome design" (Gammie p54), which was then further extended in 1971. With the exception of minor alterations most of the church exterior and interior survive intact.
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