Ellon graveyard attacked by ‘reckless’ vandals
Police Scotland are trying to trace the “reckless and thoughtless” vandals responsible for toppling over almost 20 headstones at an Aberdeenshire graveyard. The vandals targeted the cemetery at St...
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Former prisoner of war returns to Orkney’s Italian Chapel
A former prisoner of war has returned to Scotland to visit the famous chapel he helped build during the Second World War. Gino Caprara, now 93, worked on the Italian Chapel on Lamb Holm in Orkney...
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Minister helps Aberdeen pub-goers exchange pints for pews
An Aberdeen church minister is hoping people will want to swap pint glasses for pews as he takes his work into his local boozers. Reverend Markus Auffermann, of Woodside Church, has been propping up...
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Church juniors raise over £6000 for leukaemia
Junior Church members of Inverurie West Church were delighted to hand over a cheque for £6419.51 to Kirsty Potter, Scotland’s Fundraising Manager of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research UK, on Sunday. The...
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‘We need a white knight’ — Starter Packs Angus unable to continue its work...
A lifeline Angus charity which has helped thousands of vulnerable people start in new homes has been forced to close its doors after more than a decade. Starter Packs Angus (SPA) will shut at the end...
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Worldwide response to Orkney Italian Chapel thefts
An appeal for information following the theft of religious artefacts from the famous Italian Chapel in Orkney has attracted a world-wide response. Members of the public have now helped reduce the...
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Aberdeenshire Episcopalian community celebrates completion of new church
An Aberdeenshire community will gather today to celebrate the completion of their £2.3million church. A special dedication service will be held at Westhill Community Church to formally mark the...
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Figures lay bare division in Kirk presbyteries over gay clergy plans
Evangelical ministers have seized on new figures showing divisions within presbyteries over gay clergy, claiming it is only a matter of time before a “steady” steam of people leave the Kirk. The Rev...
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Highland MSP opens up about his own drink problem following Charles Kennedy...
A Highland MSP has opened up about his problem drinking following the death of former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy. Dave Thompson admitted he had suffered from an “unhealthy” relationship...
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Historic Moray saint commemorated in Keith celebration
People from across Scotland will converge a Moray town next month to pay tribute to Scotland’s first saint in more than 700 years in the town of his birth. Keith-born St John Ogilvie was martyred in...
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Historic Cullen church will echo with song during fundraiser
The Laird’s Loft at Cullen Auld Kirk. Click image for history and more pictures. A historic Moray church will echo with song during a fundraising concert aimed at keeping the ancient building open....
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Alpha course at Peterhead church
A Peterhead church is launching a community wide initiative for anyone keen to find out more about Christianity in a relaxed and welcoming environment. The Alpha Course commences at Apex Church at 7 pm...
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