 The church, together with the graveyard and boundary wall, is a Category C(S) listed building.In 1708, Brig o' Turk was the venue for a gathering of prominent Jacobite lairds in support of the expected invasion by James Stuart, the "Old Pretender".In the event, the commander of the French fleet of 30 ships carrying James's 6,000 strong force withdrew rather than risk an action with the Royal Navy; however, the gathering later was used as evidence of treason against the participants.