The Diocese of Edinburgh has chosen a new Bishop, following the election yesterday (14 February) of the Rt Rev Dr Dagmar Winter. The Bishop-Elect of Edinburgh is the current Suffragan Bishop of Huntingdon, and will be translated to her new post later in the year. Bishop Dagmar was elected following the retirement of the Rt… Continue reading New Bishop elected for Edinburgh

The election of a new bishop for the Diocese of Edinburgh will take place on Saturday 14 February at a meeting of the electoral synod. The results of the election will be communicated the following day, Sunday 15 February on Diocesan and Provincial websites and social media channels, as well as directly to all charges… Continue reading Edinburgh Episcopal Election to take place on 14 February

The Rt Rev Dr Nicholas Bundock, Bishop of the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev Rebecca Haughty as Rector of St Ninian’s, Castle Douglas and Christ Church, Dalbeattie. Her institution is being planned for Thursday, 16 April at 3pm in St Ninian’s Church, Castle Douglas (Whitepark… Continue reading New Rector Appointed for St Ninian’s, Castle Douglas and Christ Church, Dalbeattie

The charity chosen for Bishop Nick’s Lent Appeal 2026 is the DAISY Project. DAISY: Supporting Women and Children to Heal from Domestic Abuse   Who We Are DAISY is a domestic abuse support and advocacy service that has worked in Glasgow for over 25 years. We are a trusted, grassroots organisation providing safe, compassionate and… Continue reading Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2026: The DAISY Project

The Rt Rev Dr Nicholas Bundock, Bishop of the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway, is pleased to announce that following a period of discernment and a linking agreement between the vestries of St Oswald’s, King’s Park and St Aidan’s, Clarkston, the Rev Alison Kate Mathew will be instituted as Rector of the linked charges… Continue reading New Rector for St Oswald’s, King’s Park and St Aidan’s, Clarkston

The Scottish Episcopal Church’s Net Zero strategy was given backing by the First Minister, John Swinney, during a roadshow event held in Perth on Saturday. Mr Swinney told delegates who gathered at St Ninian’s Cathedral that the Church has a significant part to play in ongoing public debate about climate change, and welcomed the General… Continue reading First Minister attends Net Zero roadshow in Perth

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev Mark Strange has paid tribute to Lord Jim Wallace, following the sad news of his death, aged 71. Bishop Mark said: “I am deeply sadden to learn of the death of Lord Wallace, a greatly respected political and church leader who served Scotland in both… Continue reading Tribute paid after death of Lord Wallace

Today, 27 January, is Holocaust Memorial Day. At 8pm, candles will be lit in homes and throughout communities, while buildings and landmarks are lit up in purple in a collective moment of remembrance. The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev Mark Strange said: “Last week at a prayer gathering in St Giles… Continue reading Holocaust Memorial Day 2026

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal joined Scottish faith leaders including the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, in a candle-lighting ceremony for peace on Wednesday 21 January at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. The interfaith gathering, which was convened by Chief Imam Dr Sayed Razawi OBE, centred on the shared… Continue reading Princess Royal and faith leaders light candles for peace

The Rt Rev Dr Nicholas Bundock, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev Dr Elizabeth Breakey, Priest in Charge of St John’s, Stranraer and St Ninian’s, Portpatrick, as the newest Canon of St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow. Bishop Nick says: “Since joining the Diocese in 2022, Elizabeth has… Continue reading The Rev Dr Elizabeth Breakey Appointed as New Canon