Churches

: Members of the General Synod react after blessings for same-sex couples was approved in a vote by the General Synod at The Church House.

Church of England votes to offer blessings to same sex couples

Ellie Gomersall says the report reveals the "appalling state" of the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector

Call for reform of student accommodation

The Rev Fiona Smith, principal clerk to the Church of Scotland's General Assembly, says the new register will mean huge costs for the churches

New register will 'hit churches' work with poor'

Readers' letters: Nicola plays spot the difference with truth

Chocolate Easter Eggs are a traditional gift at this time of year (photo: adobe)

Traditions of Easter ... historical meaning and significance explained

St Andrews and St Georges West Church on George Street has only recently reopened after lockdown Pic: Ian Georgeson,

Church plea for later start to Sunday parking charges

Worshippers have returned to churches in Scotland after a judge ruled coronavirus regulations that forced their closure were unlawful.

Scottish churches reopen for communal worship after ‘important’ legal victory

The Moderator-Designate of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (who will serve from May 2020-May 2021) Rev Dr Martin Fair

West Lothian churches welcome online visits from General Assembly Moderator

A priest will officiate Ash Wednesday by rubbing ashes in a cross-shape onto the head of church-goers, signifying the beginning of Lent (Picture: Getty Images)

This is why Christians observe Ash Wednesday - and what the ashes mean

The majority of the new rules come into force on 16 October

What Northern Ireland's circuit breaker lockdown means for Scottish travel

Pubs, restaurants, and schools are set to close across Northern Ireland after the Stormont executive agreed to new restrictions in the early hours of Wednesday morning. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland imposes four-week lockdown on hospitality and schools

Visitors to Greece must now wear face masks in numerous public spaces, as officials have tightened rules in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

Greece has brought in new face mask rules for tourists - and fines for those who...

With Spain among the nations who have recently lifted some of their restrictions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a few other countries in Europe look set to follow suit soon (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the European countries lifting lockdown restrictions

Easter Sunday, also known as Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian holiday that celebrates Jesus Christ rising from the dead.

The Easter story: what happened on Good Friday and Easter Sunday according to th...

Easter 2020 will be earlier than it was last year (Photo: Shutterstock)

When is Easter 2020? And why the date changes each year

When is Easter 2020? when schools are off in Scotland and why the date changes
Since the date changes each year, Easter can be a little hard to plan for.