One of Scotland's oldest surviving churches has held its last regular Sunday service. Birnie Kirk, on the outskirts of Elgin in Moray, was built in 1140. The 12th Century building is due to close ...

The Scottish Church faced many problems in the 1540s. Senior positions were often taken by nobles or relatives of the monarchy. They were more interested in their income than religion. In contrast ...

The Church of Scotland report said it aimed "to reshape the church estate". Rev Scott Rennie, planning convener for the Presbytery, said there were "many more" church buildings than needed and ...