After finding one in Monzie, Craig Finlay searches for examples of grave markers with Gaelic inscriptions in other Scottish kirkyards
In search of Gaelic Memorials in Scottish Graveyards
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Welcome to The Blog
Articles from the Scotland's Churches Trust blog team.
Lest we forget… What happens to War Memorials in closed and closing churches
Dr Peter Christie, of the Inverclyde Church Recorders, reflects on the uncertain future of war memorials located in closing churches
Scotland’s Churches Trust Annual Accounts for 2024-25
Scotland’s Churches Trust 2024-25 Annual Accounts
Journeys Shared: Reflections on the Scottish Pilgrim Routes Forum AGM
Prof Adam Cumming, our chairperson, reflects on the recent AGM of the Scottish Pilgrim Routes Forum, of which he is also a Trustee.
Ebenezer Erskine
Maj Jamie Erskine reflects upon the exploits of his illustrious kinsman the Rev Ebenezer Erskine and the First Secession
Exploring Moray Churches
Prof Adam Cumming shares an account of a recent tour he made around some of Moray’s remarkable historic churches.
Book Review: Modernist Churches of Scotland
Our office team reviews “Modernist Churches of Scotland” by Matthew Dransfield, a gazetteer of churches built across Scotland’s central built in the third quarter of the 20th century.
Pope Francis
Scotland’s Churches Trust offers its condolences to the Catholic community of Scotland and beyond on the death of Pope Francis
Love your local church: Brechin Cathedral
Chris Platt from Brechin Cathedral Trust blogs on the efforts being made to secure the long-term future of this medieval gem
Seinn Spioradail: Sacred Soundscapes of the Gaelic Churches
Ethnomusicologist Dr Frances Wilkins reflects upon her recent work exploring and documenting the evocative and expressive Gaelic hymn and psalm tradition of Scotland.