Our Lady's, Star of the Sea was built in 1939 and is widely regarded as an architecturally distinguished church. It was given "B-list" conservation status by Historic Scotland and is a fine example of the architect, Reginald Fairlie's, work.

Also of note is the statue of Our Lady Star of the Sea above the entrance to the church. This is the work of one of Scotland's most famous sculptors, Hew Lorimer. Whilst his most famous statue is that of Our Lady of the Isles on South Uist the statue at Our Lady's in Tayport is a fine example of his work.

...in l933 a new hall for Catholic services was opened by Bishop John Toner in Castle Road, Tayport. In l937, there was good news for parishioners. In an annual report the bishop wrote: 'Recently, by favour of Dundee City Council, we have been able to secure a desirable site on which it is proposed to erect in the immediate future a suitable church. Here the small congregation, poor in resources, has had for many years to worship in a rented hall, neither comfortable for the worshippers nor worthy of its sacred purpose. The undertaking will need generous help from outside resources.'

Just as war was beginning, Our Lady's was dedicated on Sunday, September 24, l939, by Bishop Toner. In his sermon he said that this permanent church was due in great measure to the late Mgr. John Turner's generosity, one vital 'outside' source of funds. The monies collected were well spent, creating what is today one of Scotland’s most distinguished churches, given 'B-list' conservation status by Historic Scotland. The architect, Reginald Fairlie of Edinburgh, employed individual Dundee trades.