Celestial Church of Christ, GLORY OF LATTER DAYS PARISH

The Celestial Church of Christ, Glory of Latter Days Parish, sits quietly in East Lothian just outside Musselburgh. It's a working church with a small but devoted congregation, and the striking modern architecture makes it unmistakable once you know where to look. Unlike the grey stone kirks dotting the Scottish Lowlands, this one stands apart - deliberately so.

You won't find crowds here. It's the sort of place that appeals to people genuinely interested in contemporary religious architecture or those exploring different faiths across the region. The church welcomes visitors, though it's worth checking ahead before turning up, as service times dictate when you can look around properly. Photography rules and visiting hours aren't always predictable for smaller congregations.

If you're staying at Haven Seton Sands Holiday Village just down the road, it's worth a quick visit. The drive takes under ten minutes. Don't expect a major morning out - thirty minutes covers the building and immediate surroundings. The real value comes if you're interested in how newer faith communities have shaped Scottish religious life, or if you're doing a tour of East Lothian's lesser-known spots.

The wider area around Musselburgh has proper walking country and coastal access if you want to combine this with something more active. On its own, though, it's a brief detour rather than a destination. Lovely spot, just modest in scale.