Churches

The joys of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, with Liam Kennedy and Tui. (pic by Dominic Scurr).

I visited Egypt's desert jewel and left with smile wider than Sinai

Opened in 1826, St Mark's Episcopal Church is a landmark structure on Portobello High Street

Church awarded £100,000 funding to help secure its future

Campaign launched to keep iconic church in community hands

Campaign launches to keep iconic church in hands of local community

Public views sought on future of historic Greyfriars Kirkyard

Consultation launched on future of Greyfriars Kirkyard

Parking attendants on patrol in George Street - controls are set to be extended into the evenings.

Parking restrictions to be extended into evenings and weekends

: 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
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.
Conor Marlborough

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? Here's why the date changes every year and how it is chosen

When is Easter 2020? when schools are off in Scotland and why the date changes

Dr Martin Fair will became Kirk Moderator at the General Assembly in May

New Kirk Moderator 's mental health crusade was inspired by Frightened Rabbit si...

Teenage organisers say they have been threatened with arrest if they defy the ban on marching along Princes Street.

Teachers say pupils should not be punished for joining today' climate change str...

Richard Lewis, right, and Norman Springford launch the international design competition to create a replacement Ross Bandstand. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Comment: Could the long wait finally be over for Edinburgh music fans?

St Fillan's, Killin. PIC Contributed.

Six of Scotland's tiniest churches

File picture: Ian Georgeson

Sunday parking charges coming to Edinburgh
CITY chiefs have voted to push ahead with plans to introduce Sunday parking charges in Edinburgh for the first time ever.
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Parking charges all day on Sundays could be in the pipeline. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh Sunday parking charges '˜will close churches'

Churches call for sanctuary for Syrian refugees

Charlotte Chapel. Picture: Kate Chandler

Churches ‘can’t get special treatment on parking’

John Macmillan: Can churches avoid gay unions?

Churches get head start for Olympics

Capital churches fight back against the metal thieves

Kirk’s plea to aid homeless

Churches’ fears over euthanasia ‘workshop’

Church set to slash its electricity bills with solar panels