Church of Scotland
Aberdeen-based theologian and Church of Scotland minister the Rev Professor John Swinton, has been appointed to the role of Queen’s Chaplain. Professor Swinton is to be one of 10 Royal Chaplains in Scotland. The role, which dates back to the 15th century, sees members of the Chapel Royal taking part in formal state occasions and […]
A Scottish church that featured in the popular TV drama Outlander has closed. Old High Church in Inverness was formally closed as a place of worship following a special service yesterday. The Church of Scotland property on the banks of the River Ness is to be sold, as it was not financially viable to maintain […]
Couple Honoured for Giving Kirk 100 Years Service A couple have been recognised for giving more than 100 years of service to the Church of Scotland between them. Don and Alice Barrie have played key roles at Black Mount Parish Church in Dolphinton, South Lanarkshire for 51 years and 60 years respectively. They were presented […]
Home Secretary Sajid Javid has been ordered by Theresa May to investigate why a “valued” and “hard working” Church of Scotland minister has been denied British citizenship. The Prime Minister assured the House of Commons this afternoon that a decision to reject applications from Rev Jan Steyn and his wife Linda would be “carefully” reviewed […]
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