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Martin Fair

Last year's General Assembly was cancelled in May because of Covid, but a shorter, mainly online Assembly was held in October instead. Pic: Andrew O'Brien

Church of Scotland General Assembly gets under way

Moderator-elect Lord Wallace (left) and retiring Moderator the Right Rev Dr Martin Fair greet each other outside the General Assembly Hall

Kirk Moderator warns on mental health

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair released a message and a prayer following the Duke's death

Church of Scotland releases message following death of Duke of Edinburgh

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

The Right Reverend Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the General Assembly, overseeing proceedings during the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland at The Mound in Edinburgh.

Church of Scotland approves growth plan after fears of £20m loss

The General Assembly under normal conditions

Kirk hosts first ever virtual General Assembly amid cash worries