Church members have been expressing their dismay and distress after reading a column in The Herald newspaper that accused the Church of issuing guidance that is cruel to people in vulnerable groups. The opinion piece attacked the Church for its guidance to congregations on reopening buildings, which have been closed...

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Update 24th March 2020 Churches no longer open for prayer Church buildings can no longer be kept open as a place for people to come and pray following stringent new restrictions put in place by the Scottish and UK Governments on Monday evening (23 March). The measures reflect the need...

All church services and activities suspended due to Covid-19 outbreak It is with a heavy heart that from immediate effect all services and all users of groups will cease in the Old Parish Church and halls from this evening (Tuesday 17th March 2020). The official notice from Church of Scotland...