The origin of the Shotts United Free Church in Shotts is very interesting. Some one unknown wrote a letter addressed in the following fashion. 
"To anyone interested in the formation of a Free Church at Shotts.” The letter was sent to the Shotts Iron Works, it lay there for quite a time until John Erskine claimed it on the grounds that he was interested. On opening the letter he found it contained directions about the formation of a small committee. The committee was formed and a Free Church in Shotts was the result.

The first meetings of the Erskine Church were held in the Hall Road (Benhar Road). It was said to be a double story building on the left after passing beneath the railway bridge which stood about ten meters, southwards from Abbotsford Crescent. Services were held there until a suitable site was established. Eventually a spot was found in Dykehead where the first humble church was erected in 1848. The floor was earthen and it was lit by candle power. It was another two years before the first minister, Rev.R.C. Smith was ordained. making it a congregation in full status. The Church was officially opened on 28th May 1848.

The last service was held in the Church on 15th October 1989 it was demolished to make way for Rosehall Manor, an old people’s home. The congregation joined Calderhead Parish Church which changed its name to Calderhead Erskine Church as it is today. (Diamond Jubilee- Shotts United Free Church 1850-1910).

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