As with any building that is over 400 years old, there is constant need for repair and maintenance.
A major project to upgrade the church and its adjacent properties was started in 2008. The Kirk Hall and Session House were upgraded first, so that when work started in the church the services could be held in the newly refurbished Hall. The work in the church started at the beginning of September 2009 and the internal work was completed in time for the watchnight service to be held in the church on 24th December 2009. Works carried out in the church included alteration of the floor level in the vestibule to facilitate disabled access, installation of gas central heating, upgrading the lighting, providing a toilet along with a pumping station for the sewage, the creation of a flower room and decoration of the interior of the building.
In 2011 and 2012 extensive works were undertaken to the Archerfield Aisle, where work was required to replace the stone trough and saddle roof and overhaul the cast iron roof drainage system to prevent water ingress and some restoration work on the masonry walls, including replacement of stone and repointing of open joints. The church received grants from each of Historic Scotland, the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Listed Places of Worship Scheme towards these works.
Significant works were undertaken to renovate the organ in 2020. The boiler was replaced again in 2024.
Extensive works were undertaken to the Church Tower between April and November 2025 as a matter of urgency. These works primarily related to the replacement of stonework, addressing a major crack in the southern aspect of the Tower, extensive repointing and the replacement of the Tower roof. All works were conducted in compliance with the requirements of Historic Environment Scotland and fully consistent with the Kirk’s A Listed Building status. With the prior approval and support of the General Trustees of the Church of Scotland, the costs of the repair work were funded through a release of funds held by the General Trustees on behalf of the congregation given the urgency of the works. Separately, the Church successfully applied for, and has received, a grant under the terms of the Listed Places of Worship Scheme in relation to the VAT costs incurred on the repairs in the maximum amount allowed under the scheme of £25,000.
The trustees, led by Mr Gordon Symon as Property Convenor, and in conjunction with external advisors are evaluating further non-essential work that is required to preserve the Kirk including the repointing of remaining walls and carrying out works to the gutters and downpipes. These works are only expected to proceed if grants become available.