Aberdeen-based pastoral theologian appointed Queen’s Chaplain

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...

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Historic Scottish Church popular with Outlander fans closes

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...

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Home Secretary investigates decision denying Kirk minister British citizenship

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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