The other section – the East Kirk – though it was still complete and retained a wooden medieval roof similar to that which survives at King's College Chapel], Old Aberdeen, was rebuilt in 1837, by Archibald Simpson, and had to be again rebuilt following a fire in 1874. Extensive renovation and archeological work is currently taking place in the East Kirk.
The remaining part – the East Kirk – which still had its wooden medieval roof similar to that at King's College Chapel in Old Aberdeen] was reconstructed in 1837 by Archibald Simpson, and later rebuilt after a fire. Current efforts involve extensive restoration and archaeological work within the East Kirk.