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.
Book Review: Modernist Churches of Scotland
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Articles from the Scotland's Churches Trust blog team.
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.
Love Your Local Church: Straiton Parish Church – A rural South Ayrshire Gem
The Rev R Gerald Jones reflects upon his long association with Straiton Parish Church and why it holds such a special place in its community
Stone and Spirit: Reflecting on the meaning of church buildings
The Rev George Cringles reflects on the theology of “place” as a Highland church close to his heart closes for worship
Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
The UK Govt has renewed the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme until 2026. What does this mean for Scottish Churches?
Love your local church – Cherished memories of a family church
Following its final service, Maj Jamie Erskine reflects on his long connection and love for Cleish Parish Church
European “Religious Heritage Innovator of the Year” award
Scotland’s Churches Trust has won the European “Religious Innovator of the Year” award for 2024 from the Future for Religious Heritage scheme
Love your local church – Enriching Sacred Spaces with a Needle and Thread
Founding director of Scotland’s Churches Scheme Christine Milligan shares her recent labour of love, embroidering a series of pulpit falls for her local churches