On pictures taken at the scene today, the dramatic aftermath can be seen as the structure was drastically damaged.

Dramatic images show aftermath of Cumbernauld church fire (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest)

Since August last year, St Mungo’s Church building has been part of Trinity Parish Church, a union formed from Cumbernauld Old Church and Kildrum as well as St Mungo’s churches.

The congregational roll is around 350 members.

Rev Alastair Duncan, interim moderator of Cumbernauld Trinity Church, said: “The congregation is devastated by the sudden loss of its building by fire on Saturday evening.

“St Mungo’s, with its iconic pyramid-shaped roof, stands at the heart of Cumbernauld town centre, and is and has been an impor

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