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2018

Liberton Kirk poppies

Liberton Kirk commemorates Remembrance Day with powerful display of 17,000 poppies

29 October 2018

As part of this year’s Remembrance Day events, Liberton Kirk in Edinburgh is commemorating those who served in WWI with a poppy display of around 17,000 knitted, crocheted and crafted

Tom Caskie

Stage show 'homecoming' for Tartan Pimpernel

26 October 2018

A new play about a Church of Scotland minister who helped save more than 2,000 allied troops during the Second World War is being performed for the first time on

Mary Slessor

VIDEO - Hall of Heroes Mary Slessor bust unveiled

24 October 2018

The bust of a Presbyterian missionary considered by many as one of the most inspirational, compassionate and determined Scots who ever lived has been unveiled.

Rev Michael Mair

Lifesaving equipment for Edinburgh church

23 October 2018

A Church of Scotland congregation has become the first in Edinburgh to install a lifesaving defibrillator as part of a project aimed at turning ordinary people into First Responders.

Skull and crossbones on a monument in Greyfriars Kirkyard

Secrets of historic Kirk graveyard revealed

21 October 2018

A new book based on 15 years of painstaking research will reveal the secrets of one of Scotland's most iconic churchyards.

St Rollox

St Rollox congregation prepares to move

19 October 2018

The congregation of St Rollox Church of Scotland came together last Sunday for a special service of celebration and thanksgiving as they prepare to say farewell to their church building

Rt Rev Susan Brown

Moderator embarks on landmark visit to South America

17 October 2018

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Susan Brown, is embarking on a landmark trip to South America this week to spend time with

Rev Dr Frances Henderson

New transition minister welcomed to Shetland

16 October 2018

A new transition minister, Rev Dr Frances Henderson, has joined Shetland Presbytery this month, marking a progressive new era for the isles.

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