WATCH: Glasgow drone footage shows damage to historic B-listed church 'devastated' by fire

Flames tore through Pollokshaws Parish Church on Shawbridge Street after the blaze broke out on Sunday before 3am.

Once firefighters had extinguished the flames, the roof of the building, which dates back to 1843, appeared to have been destroyed and its walls had also suffered damage.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to the derelict church at 2.44am.

Firefighters sent out six appliances and had put out the blaze by Sunday afternoon. There were no reports of any injuries.

The church have said they will continue to post regularly to keep the congregation and community up to date with information on services and opportunities to gather together.

Congregation ‘devastated’ after sudden loss of church building

Adam Dillon, Interim Moderator, has now released a statement on behalf of Pollokshaws Parish Church.

He said: “The congregation of Pollokshaws Parish Church is devastated by the sudden loss of its building by fire in the early hours of Sunday morning.

“Pollokshaws has undergone many changes over the years, from the construction of the high rise flats to their demolition giving way to a new Shaws chapter: the church has stood as a quiet and faithful witness to its people and community.

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“Originally built in 1843, the church has been renewed and reinvigorated over the years creating the welcoming and flexible space it was until this morning.

“For 182 years, the church has been a cornerstone of the fabric of the Shaws.

“Cherished by many who have had associations with Pollokshaws through rites of baptism, and marriage and funeral services, as well as by generations of faithful worshippers, youth and children’s organisations and other community groups, it is our hope as a resurrection people, that a new Pollokshaws can yet rise out of the ashes for generations to come.”