31 h. ago A humble church organist in rural Scotland had a dark secret... as Hitler's personal pianist

He promised to bring a 'gay and lively' musical repertoire to a remote Scottish community when he made his home there in the 1960s.

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4 d. ago Church of Scotland: New Moderator's warning over 'divisions' in society as anti

The Church of Scotland’s next Moderator of the General Assembly has been announced

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4 d. ago We should be worried about divisions in society, says Kirk’s next moderator

Reverend Gordon Kennedy will succeed the Right Reverend Rosie Frew as moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland next year.

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4 d. ago Edinburgh minister named as next moderator of the Church of Scotland

Reverend Gordon Kennedy will succeed the Right Reverend Rosie Frew.

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4 d. ago Church of Scotland: Edinburgh minister's 'surprise' at becoming next Moderator of General Assembly

The Church of Scotland’s next Moderator of the General Assembly has been announced

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5 d. ago New Ayrshire homes move step closer as Church of Scotland sell land

Miller Homes have completed the purchase of 6.96 acres of land in Beith from the Church of Scotland as they progress with their Manse Field development

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6 d. ago Running on empty: why are so many marathon runners so miserable?

One in four endurance runners displays ‘worryingly high’ levels of anxiety and depression, according to a study led by a man who has himself run more than 400 marathons. Isn’t exercise supposed to make you feel good?Name: Marathons.Age: The first modern Olympic marathon was run in 1896, inspired by the 490BC tale of Pheidippides and his 240km run to ask the Spartans for help battling the Persians. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Residents fear having to visit war memorials inside a Scotmid after church sold

The Church of Scotland say they are committed to helping ensure the respectful removal and preservation of the war memorials as soon as an affordable cost has been agreed

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1 week ago Scotland's 'prettiest town' set for £3.5m 'improvement' is home to iconic bridge views and buildings

The town was named Scotland’s “prettiest” in 2024, praised for its historic church, beaches, and charming independent shops.

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1 week ago UK and Scottish ministers must do ‘much more’ to work together, says Jones

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister was speaking to Scotland’s Global Investment Summit in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

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2 w. ago Prestigious Edinburgh property with link to First Minister's Bute House to undergo restoration

The property next to the First Minister’s official residence, Bute House, will undergo an extensive renovation

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2 w. ago Storm Amy disruption ‘illustration of climate problem’ – Swinney

The first named storm of the season brought travel disruption and power cuts.

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3 w. ago Forbes to set out ‘declaration of intent’ at national innovation summit

The Deputy First Minister will address the event in Edinburgh on Thursday.

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