Scots Church
77-97 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 61 m tall · #1463 in Melbourne
- 2 floors
- 1 businesses
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152 years standing
- 1874Completed
- 1994Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
4 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About Scots Church
Scots Church is a Melbourne building used mainly for performances, conferences and ceremonies. It was completed in 1874, designed by Reed & Barnes and built by David Mitchell, and its refurbishment was developed by Scots' Church Properties Trust. The building is under a heritage overlay.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1874
- Construction started
- — Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- — Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
61 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#1463 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 2 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 911 m²
- Architect
- Reed & Barnes
- Builder
- David Mitchell
- Businesses
- 1
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS446284 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 4
Score cards
Town Hall Station 3 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
99 cafés, 4 grocers, 18 medical within 250 m
70 street trees within 150 m · park 162 m away
2,859 people pass daily nearby · 69 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Scots Church.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 220 m
Train station4 min · 301 m
Tram stop2 min · 176 m
Tram stop3 min · 201 m
Tram stop3 min · 214 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Businesses in Scots Church
1 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Scots Church: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2-A9Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO504Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesHO578Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.
Subdivision & permits
- Plan of subdivision
- PS446284
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 4
- Estimated cost of works
- About $1.6m
Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about Scots Church in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Scots Church residential or commercial?
Scots Church is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as performances, conferences, ceremonies.
When was Scots Church built?
Scots Church was completed in 1874.
How many floors does Scots Church have?
Scots Church has 2 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Scots Church?
The latest council census counted 1 business in Scots Church.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Scots Church?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Scots Church?
Scots' Church Properties Trust developed Scots Church, Reed & Barnes designed it and David Mitchell built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Scots Church?
About 61 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 1463 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Scots Church?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is 101 Collins St/Collins St #7, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Scots Church?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO504).
Does Scots Church have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS446284 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Scots Church recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 4 building permits for Scots Church since 2004. The most recent was in June 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scots Church | Commercial | — | 2 | 1874 |
| Collins Street Baptist Church | Commercial | 73 m | 10 | 1859 |
| Kurrajong House | Commercial | 100 m | 10 | 1927 |
| 120 Collins Street | Commercial | 98 m | 51 | 1991 |
That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.