SettingsMinisters of the Church of Scotland
A. E. Robertson
Rev. Archibald "Archie" Eneas Robertson, was a Church of Scotland minister.
Rev. Archibald "Archie" Eneas Robertson, was a Church of Scotland minister.
Adam Ferguson
Adam Ferguson FRSE, also known as Ferguson of Raith (20 June 1723 (O.S.) (1 July, N.S.) - 22 February 1816) was a Scottish philosopher and historian of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Adam Ferguson FRSE, also known as Ferguson of Raith (20 June 1723 (O.S.) (1 July, N.S.) - 22 February 1816) was a Scottish philosopher and historian of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Albert Bogle (Moderator)
Albert Bogle is a minister of the Church of Scotland.
Albert Bogle is a minister of the Church of Scotland.
Alexander Carlyle
Alexander Carlyle (26 January 1722 – 28 August 1805) was a Scottish church leader, and autobiographer.
Alexander Carlyle (26 January 1722 – 28 August 1805) was a Scottish church leader, and autobiographer.
Alexander Crombie
The Rev Dr Alexander Crombie (17 July 1762 Aberdeen – 11 June 1840 York Terrace, Regent's Park, London, England ) was a Presbyterian minister, schoolmaster and philosopher.
The Rev Dr Alexander Crombie (17 July 1762 Aberdeen – 11 June 1840 York Terrace, Regent's Park, London, England ) was a Presbyterian minister, schoolmaster and philosopher.
Alexander Fletcher (minister)
The Rev Dr Alexander Fletcher, the Children's Friend, was a Scottish kirk minister, and later an Independent divine in England.
The Rev Dr Alexander Fletcher, the Children's Friend, was a Scottish kirk minister, and later an Independent divine in England.
Alexander Gerard
Alexander Gerard (February 22, 1728 – February 22, 1795), philosophical writer, son of Rev.
Alexander Gerard (February 22, 1728 – February 22, 1795), philosophical writer, son of Rev.
Alexander John Forsyth
Alexander John Forsyth (1768-1843) was a Scottish Presbyterian clergyman who invented the percussion ignition.
Alexander John Forsyth (1768-1843) was a Scottish Presbyterian clergyman who invented the percussion ignition.
Alexander John Scott (principal)
Alexander John Scott (1805–1866) was a Scottish dissident theologian, who became the first principal of Owens College.
Alexander John Scott (1805–1866) was a Scottish dissident theologian, who became the first principal of Owens College.
Alexander Keith (Free Church minister)
Alexander Keith (1781–1880) was a Church of Scotland minister.
Alexander Keith (1781–1880) was a Church of Scotland minister.
Alexander McDonald (Moderator)
Dr. Alexander "Sandy" McDonald (born 5 November 1937) is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
Dr. Alexander "Sandy" McDonald (born 5 November 1937) is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
Alexander Thomson (minister)
Alexander Thomson (c. 1593 – 1646) was a Minister in the Church of Scotland during the lead up to the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
Alexander Thomson (c. 1593 – 1646) was a Minister in the Church of Scotland during the lead up to the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
Andrew Bonar
Andrew Alexander Bonar, a minister of the Free Church of Scotland; born Edinburgh May 29, 1810, youngest brother of Horatius Bonar; died Glasgow December 30, 1892.
Andrew Alexander Bonar, a minister of the Free Church of Scotland; born Edinburgh May 29, 1810, youngest brother of Horatius Bonar; died Glasgow December 30, 1892.
Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd
Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd (1825–1899), miscellaneous writer, son of Rev.
Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd (1825–1899), miscellaneous writer, son of Rev.
Andrew Wallace Williamson
The Rt Rev Andrew Wallace Williamson KCVO, DD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister in the first quarter of the 20th century.
The Rt Rev Andrew Wallace Williamson KCVO, DD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister in the first quarter of the 20th century.
Andrew Wood (bishop)
Andrew Wood (died 1695) was a Scottish prelate from the 17th century.
Andrew Wood (died 1695) was a Scottish prelate from the 17th century.
Archibald Campbell (philosopher)
Archibald Campbell (1691, Edinburgh – 1756, St Andrews) was a Scottish Church of Scotland minister and moral philosopher.
Archibald Campbell (1691, Edinburgh – 1756, St Andrews) was a Scottish Church of Scotland minister and moral philosopher.
Archibald Davidson
Archibald Davidson (c.1732 - 1803) was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Principal of Glasgow University.
Archibald Davidson (c.1732 - 1803) was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Principal of Glasgow University.
Archibald Graham (bishop)
Archibald Graham (died 1702) was a Scottish prelate from the 17th century.
Archibald Graham (died 1702) was a Scottish prelate from the 17th century.
Archibald Hamilton Charteris
Archibald Hamilton Charteris (1835–1908) was a Church of Scotland theologian, Professor of Biblical Criticism at the University of Edinburgh and a leading voice in Church reforms.
Archibald Hamilton Charteris (1835–1908) was a Church of Scotland theologian, Professor of Biblical Criticism at the University of Edinburgh and a leading voice in Church reforms.
Bruce Kenrick
Rev Bruce Kenrick (18 January 1920 – 15 January 2007) was a social activist and Minister in the United Reformed Church and the Church of Scotland.
Rev Bruce Kenrick (18 January 1920 – 15 January 2007) was a social activist and Minister in the United Reformed Church and the Church of Scotland.
Cameron Lees
James Cameron Lees KCVO, was a Church of Scotland minister and author at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th.
James Cameron Lees KCVO, was a Church of Scotland minister and author at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th.
Charles Laing Warr
Charles Laing Warr GCVO, was an eminent Church of Scotland minister and author in the 20th century.
Charles Laing Warr GCVO, was an eminent Church of Scotland minister and author in the 20th century.
Daniel Lamont
The Very Rev Professor Daniel Lamont DD, MA was an eminent Church of Scotland Minister and academic.
The Very Rev Professor Daniel Lamont DD, MA was an eminent Church of Scotland Minister and academic.
David Arnott (Moderator)
Andrew David Keltie Arnott – the Reverend David Arnott MA BD – is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
Andrew David Keltie Arnott – the Reverend David Arnott MA BD – is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
David Brewster
Sir David Brewster KH PRSE FRS FSA FSSA MICE was a Scottish physicist, mathematician, astronomer, inventor, writer and university principal.
Sir David Brewster KH PRSE FRS FSA FSSA MICE was a Scottish physicist, mathematician, astronomer, inventor, writer and university principal.
David Devenney
The Revd. Dave Devenney is a Church of Scotland Royal Navy Chaplain, notable for being one of the handful of Commando Trained chaplains.
The Revd. Dave Devenney is a Church of Scotland Royal Navy Chaplain, notable for being one of the handful of Commando Trained chaplains.
David Dickson the younger
David Dickson the younger was a Scottish presbyterian minister and writer.
David Dickson the younger was a Scottish presbyterian minister and writer.
David Fergusson
David A. S. Fergusson (born 1956) is a Scottish theologian.
David A. S. Fergusson (born 1956) is a Scottish theologian.
David Lacy
David William Lacy is a minister of the Church of Scotland.
David William Lacy is a minister of the Church of Scotland.
David Lindsay (bishop of Edinburgh)
David Lindsay was a Church of Scotland minister and prelate active in the seventeenth-century.
David Lindsay was a Church of Scotland minister and prelate active in the seventeenth-century.
David Lindsay (d. 1641)
David Lindsay (died December 1641) was a Church of Scotland minister and prelate active in the seventeenth-century.
David Lindsay (died December 1641) was a Church of Scotland minister and prelate active in the seventeenth-century.
David Lunan
David Ward Lunan is a Church of Scotland minister.
David Ward Lunan is a Church of Scotland minister.
David Strachan
David Strachan (died 1671) was a seventeenth-century Church of Scotland prelate.
David Strachan (died 1671) was a seventeenth-century Church of Scotland prelate.
Donald Caskie
The Rev. Dr. Donald Currie Caskie DD OBE OCF (22 May 1902–27 December 1983) was a minister in the Church of Scotland, best known for his exploits in France during World War II, during which he h...
The Rev. Dr. Donald Currie Caskie DD OBE OCF (22 May 1902–27 December 1983) was a minister in the Church of Scotland, best known for his exploits in France during World War II, during which he h...
Donald Monro (Dean)
Donald Monro (or Munro) (fl.c.1550-1575) was a Scottish clergyman, who wrote an early and historically valuable description of the Hebrides and other Scottish islands and enjoyed the honorific t...
Donald Monro (or Munro) (fl.c.1550-1575) was a Scottish clergyman, who wrote an early and historically valuable description of the Hebrides and other Scottish islands and enjoyed the honorific t...
Donald Monro (dean)
Donald Monro was a Scottish clergyman, who wrote an early and historically valuable description of the Hebrides and other Scottish islands and enjoyed the honorific title of “Dean of the Isles”.
Donald Monro was a Scottish clergyman, who wrote an early and historically valuable description of the Hebrides and other Scottish islands and enjoyed the honorific title of “Dean of the Isles”.
Duncan Fraser
The Very Rev Duncan Fraser DD, MA, JP was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland from 1964 to 1965.
The Very Rev Duncan Fraser DD, MA, JP was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland from 1964 to 1965.
Edward Brice
Edward Brice or Bryce was a Scottish Presbyterian minister, the first Presbyterian with a living in Ireland.
Edward Brice or Bryce was a Scottish Presbyterian minister, the first Presbyterian with a living in Ireland.
Francis Hutcheson (philosopher)
Francis Hutcheson (8 August 1694 – 8 August 1746) was a philosopher born in Ireland to a family of Scottish Presbyterians who became one of the founding fathers of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Francis Hutcheson (8 August 1694 – 8 August 1746) was a philosopher born in Ireland to a family of Scottish Presbyterians who became one of the founding fathers of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Geoff Shaw
Geoffrey Shaw (1927–1978) was a Church of Scotland minister who had an unconventional ministry outside the normal parish structures and became the first Convener of Strathclyde Regional Council.
Geoffrey Shaw (1927–1978) was a Church of Scotland minister who had an unconventional ministry outside the normal parish structures and became the first Convener of Strathclyde Regional Council.
Geoff Shaw (minister)
Geoffrey Shaw (1927–1978) was a Church of Scotland minister who had an unconventional ministry outside the normal parish structures and became the first Convener of Strathclyde Regional Council.
Geoffrey Shaw (1927–1978) was a Church of Scotland minister who had an unconventional ministry outside the normal parish structures and became the first Convener of Strathclyde Regional Council.
George Baillie Duncan
George Baillie Duncan was a prominent evangelical Anglican and Church of Scotland minister, and Keswick Convention speaker.
George Baillie Duncan was a prominent evangelical Anglican and Church of Scotland minister, and Keswick Convention speaker.
George Campbell (minister)
George Campbell was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, minister, theologian, and professor of divinity.
George Campbell was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, minister, theologian, and professor of divinity.
George Campbell (Presbyterian minister)
George Campbell (December 25, 1719 – April 6, 1796) was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, minister, theologian, and professor of divinity.
George Campbell (December 25, 1719 – April 6, 1796) was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, minister, theologian, and professor of divinity.
George Garden (minister)
George Garden, was a Scottish church minister and a leading figure of the early Scottish Episcopal Church.
George Garden, was a Scottish church minister and a leading figure of the early Scottish Episcopal Church.
George Grubb
George D. W. Grubb was the Lord Provost and ex officio Lord-Lieutenant of Edinburgh from May 2007 until May 2012.
George D. W. Grubb was the Lord Provost and ex officio Lord-Lieutenant of Edinburgh from May 2007 until May 2012.
George Haliburton (bishop of Aberdeen)
George Haliburton was a Scottish cleric and Jacobite.
George Haliburton was a Scottish cleric and Jacobite.
George Haliburton (d. 1715)
George Haliburton (b. c. 1635 – 1715, Halton, Angus) was a Scottish cleric and Jacobite.
George Haliburton (b. c. 1635 – 1715, Halton, Angus) was a Scottish cleric and Jacobite.
George Henderson (scholar)
George Henderson (18 February 1866 – 26 June 1912) was a scholar of Scottish Gaelic.
George Henderson (18 February 1866 – 26 June 1912) was a scholar of Scottish Gaelic.
George Husband Baird
George Husband Baird (1761–1840) was a Church of Scotland minister, educational reformer and the Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1793 to 1840.
George Husband Baird (1761–1840) was a Church of Scotland minister, educational reformer and the Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1793 to 1840.
George Jardine
George Jardine (1742–1827) was a Scottish academic and educator.
George Jardine (1742–1827) was a Scottish academic and educator.
George Logan (minister)
George Logan was a Scottish minister and controversialist.
George Logan was a Scottish minister and controversialist.
George MacLeod
George Fielden MacLeod, Baron MacLeod of Fuinary, MC was a Scottish soldier and clergyman; he was one of the best known, most influential and unconventional Church of Scotland ministers of the 2...
George Fielden MacLeod, Baron MacLeod of Fuinary, MC was a Scottish soldier and clergyman; he was one of the best known, most influential and unconventional Church of Scotland ministers of the 2...
George Muirhead
George Muirhead was a Scottish linguist.
George Muirhead was a Scottish linguist.
George Newlands
George McLeod Newlands is Emeritus Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow.
George McLeod Newlands is Emeritus Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow.
George Ritchie Maxwell
George Ritchie Maxwell (January 11, 1857 – November 17, 1902) was a Canadian Presbyterian minister and politician.
George Ritchie Maxwell (January 11, 1857 – November 17, 1902) was a Canadian Presbyterian minister and politician.
George Simpson Duncan
George Simpson Duncan, Scottish New Testament scholar and Church of Scotland minister, born 1884; died 1965.
George Simpson Duncan, Scottish New Testament scholar and Church of Scotland minister, born 1884; died 1965.
Gilbert Gerard (theological writer)
Gilbert Gerard (1760–1815), Scottish theological writer ; son of Alexander Gerard (1728–1795); minister of Scots church, Amsterdam; professor of Greek at King's College, Aberdeen, 1791, of divin...
Gilbert Gerard (1760–1815), Scottish theological writer ; son of Alexander Gerard (1728–1795); minister of Scots church, Amsterdam; professor of Greek at King's College, Aberdeen, 1791, of divin...
Gilleasbuig Macmillan
Gilleasbuig Iain Macmillan, is a minister of the Church of Scotland.
Gilleasbuig Iain Macmillan, is a minister of the Church of Scotland.
Gordon Strachan (minister)
Gordon Strachan was a Church of Scotland minister, theologian, university lecturer and author.
Gordon Strachan was a Church of Scotland minister, theologian, university lecturer and author.
Henry Charles Whitley
Henry Charles Whitley CVO was a Church of Scotland minister and an author.
Henry Charles Whitley CVO was a Church of Scotland minister and an author.
Henry Duncan (1774-1846)
Rev. Henry Duncan (8 October 1774 – 12 February 1846) was the minister of Ruthwell parish church in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, and founded the world's first commercial savings bank.
Rev. Henry Duncan (8 October 1774 – 12 February 1846) was the minister of Ruthwell parish church in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, and founded the world's first commercial savings bank.
Henry Leslie (bishop)
Henry Leslie (1580–1661) was a Scottishman who became the Church of Ireland Bishop of Down and Connor from 1635 to 1661 and briefly Bishop of Meath from January to April 1661.
Henry Leslie (1580–1661) was a Scottishman who became the Church of Ireland Bishop of Down and Connor from 1635 to 1661 and briefly Bishop of Meath from January to April 1661.
Henry Liston
Henry Liston (1771-1836) was a Scottish minister and inventor.
Henry Liston (1771-1836) was a Scottish minister and inventor.
Hew Scott
Hew Scott (1791–1872), was a minister of the Church of Scotland Parish of Anstruther Wester.
Hew Scott (1791–1872), was a minister of the Church of Scotland Parish of Anstruther Wester.
Hugh Blair
Hugh Blair FRSE (7 April 1718–27 December 1800) was a Scottish minister of religion, author and rhetorician, considered one of the first great theorists of written discourse.
Hugh Blair FRSE (7 April 1718–27 December 1800) was a Scottish minister of religion, author and rhetorician, considered one of the first great theorists of written discourse.
Hugh Osborne Douglas
The Very Rev Hugh Osborne Douglas KCVO, CBE, DD, TD, LLD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister in the 20th century.
The Very Rev Hugh Osborne Douglas KCVO, CBE, DD, TD, LLD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister in the 20th century.
Ian Bradley
Ian Campbell Bradley (born 28 May 1950) is a British academic, author, theologian, Church of Scotland minister, journalist and broadcaster.
Ian Campbell Bradley (born 28 May 1950) is a British academic, author, theologian, Church of Scotland minister, journalist and broadcaster.
James A. Whyte
James Aitken Whyte was a leading Scottish theologian and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
James Aitken Whyte was a leading Scottish theologian and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
James Aitken Whyte
James Aitken Whyte (28 January 1920 - 17 June 2005) was a leading Scottish theologian and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
James Aitken Whyte (28 January 1920 - 17 June 2005) was a leading Scottish theologian and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
James Anderson (Freemason)
James Anderson (ca. 1679-1680 – 1739) was a Scottish minister and miscellaneous writer born and educated in Aberdeen, Scotland.
James Anderson (ca. 1679-1680 – 1739) was a Scottish minister and miscellaneous writer born and educated in Aberdeen, Scotland.
James Baine
James Baine (1710–1790), one of the most distinguished ministers of the second great secession from the church of Scotland which took the name of 'the Relief Church.
James Baine (1710–1790), one of the most distinguished ministers of the second great secession from the church of Scotland which took the name of 'the Relief Church.
James Barr (biblical scholar)
James Barr FBA was a Scottish Old Testament scholar.
James Barr FBA was a Scottish Old Testament scholar.
James Boyd Longmuir
The Very Rev James Boyd Longmuir CBE, DD, TD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister in the 20th century.
The Very Rev James Boyd Longmuir CBE, DD, TD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister in the 20th century.
James Cameron Lees
James Cameron Lees KCVO, DD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister and author at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th.
James Cameron Lees KCVO, DD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister and author at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th.
James Drummond (bishop)
James Drummond (1629–1695) was a seventeenth-century Scottish prelate.
James Drummond (1629–1695) was a seventeenth-century Scottish prelate.
James Ferguson (minister)
James Ferguson, was a Scottish minister.
James Ferguson, was a Scottish minister.
James Finlayson (minister)
James Finlayson, D.D., was a Scottish minister.
James Finlayson, D.D., was a Scottish minister.
James Fordyce
James Fordyce, DD (1720–1 October 1796), was a Scottish Presbyterian minister and poet.
James Fordyce, DD (1720–1 October 1796), was a Scottish Presbyterian minister and poet.
James Hamilton (minister)
James Hamilton (died 1666) was a Scottish minister of presbyterian views, active in Ireland until deposed from his living.
James Hamilton (died 1666) was a Scottish minister of presbyterian views, active in Ireland until deposed from his living.
James Harkness (minister)
James Harkness KCVO, CB, OBE,FRSA is a Church of Scotland minister.
James Harkness KCVO, CB, OBE,FRSA is a Church of Scotland minister.
James Hutchison Cockburn
James Hutchison Cockburn (29 October 1882–20 June 1973) was a Scottish scholar and Church of Scotland clergyman.
James Hutchison Cockburn (29 October 1882–20 June 1973) was a Scottish scholar and Church of Scotland clergyman.
James Kirkwood (Church of Scotland)
James Kirkwood was a Church of Scotland minister, advocate of free parish libraries, and promoter of Scottish Gaelic language literacy.
James Kirkwood was a Church of Scotland minister, advocate of free parish libraries, and promoter of Scottish Gaelic language literacy.
James L. Dow
James Leslie Dow was a Church of Scotland minister, broadcaster and author.
James Leslie Dow was a Church of Scotland minister, broadcaster and author.
James Simpson (Moderator)
James A. Simpson is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
James A. Simpson is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
James Stuart (Church of Scotland)
James Stuart or James Stewart, was minister of Killin and worked with poet Dugald Buchanan on the Scottish Gaelic New Testament published in 1767.
James Stuart or James Stewart, was minister of Killin and worked with poet Dugald Buchanan on the Scottish Gaelic New Testament published in 1767.
James Thomson (minister)
James Thomson was a Scottish minister and editor of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
James Thomson was a Scottish minister and editor of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
James Wallace (minister)
James Wallace (1642–1688) was a Scottish minister in Orkney and topographical writer.
James Wallace (1642–1688) was a Scottish minister in Orkney and topographical writer.
James Weatherhead
James L. Weatherhead is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
James L. Weatherhead is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
John Adamson (minister)
John Adamson (1742 - 1808) was a Scottish Minister and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
John Adamson (1742 - 1808) was a Scottish Minister and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
John Adamson (university principal)
John Adamson was a Scottish minister and academic.
John Adamson was a Scottish minister and academic.
John Annand Fraser
The Very Rev John Annand Fraser, MBE, TD was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland from 1958 to 1959.
The Very Rev John Annand Fraser, MBE, TD was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland from 1958 to 1959.
John B. Cairns
John Ballantyne Cairns is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
John Ballantyne Cairns is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
John Barclay (anatomist)
John Barclay FRSE FRCPE FRCSE FLS MWS was an eminent Scottish comparative anatomist, extra-mural teacher in anatomy, and director of the Highland Society of Scotland.
John Barclay FRSE FRCPE FRCSE FLS MWS was an eminent Scottish comparative anatomist, extra-mural teacher in anatomy, and director of the Highland Society of Scotland.
John Barclay (Berean)
John Barclay was a Scottish minister of religion, and founder of the Bereans.
John Barclay was a Scottish minister of religion, and founder of the Bereans.
John Burns (minister)
Rev. Dr. John Burns D.D. was born in Stirling, the son of John Burns of Stirth and Janet Young of Risk.
Rev. Dr. John Burns D.D. was born in Stirling, the son of John Burns of Stirth and Janet Young of Risk.
John Caird (theologian)
John Caird FRSE (December 15, 1820 – July 30, 1898) was a theologian, born at Greenock and educated at Greenock Academy and Glasgow University (MA 1845).
John Caird FRSE (December 15, 1820 – July 30, 1898) was a theologian, born at Greenock and educated at Greenock Academy and Glasgow University (MA 1845).
John Christie (moderator)
John Cairns Christie (born 9 July 1947) is a minister of the Church of Scotland.
John Cairns Christie (born 9 July 1947) is a minister of the Church of Scotland.
John Corbet (theologian)
John Corbet (1603–1641) was a Scottish minister of Bonhill and anti-presbyterian author.
John Corbet (1603–1641) was a Scottish minister of Bonhill and anti-presbyterian author.
John Forbes (preacher)
John Forbes was a Scottish minister exiled by James VI and I.
John Forbes was a Scottish minister exiled by James VI and I.
John Forbes (theologian)
John Forbes of Corse (2 May 1593 – 29 April 1648) was a Scottish minister and theologian, one of the Aberdeen doctors, noted for his eirenic approach in church polity and opposition to the Natio...
John Forbes of Corse (2 May 1593 – 29 April 1648) was a Scottish minister and theologian, one of the Aberdeen doctors, noted for his eirenic approach in church polity and opposition to the Natio...
John Gillies (minister)
John Gillies was a Church of Scotland minister and theological writer.
John Gillies was a Church of Scotland minister and theological writer.
John Gowdie
John Gowdie (1682 – 1762) was a Scottish academic and Church of Scotland minister.
John Gowdie (1682 – 1762) was a Scottish academic and Church of Scotland minister.
John Herkless
Principal Sir John Herkless (1855-1920) was a Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of St. Andrews and Principal of United College of St Salvator and St Leonard from 1915 to 1920.
Principal Sir John Herkless (1855-1920) was a Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of St. Andrews and Principal of United College of St Salvator and St Leonard from 1915 to 1920.
John Howison
John Howison (or Howisone, Howisoune, or Howieson, c. 1530 - 1618) was Minister in the Parish of Cambuslang during a turbulent time in Scotland’s history.
John Howison (or Howisone, Howisoune, or Howieson, c. 1530 - 1618) was Minister in the Parish of Cambuslang during a turbulent time in Scotland’s history.
John Leslie (bishop of Clogher)
John Leslie was a combative Scottish royalist bishop of Clogher, who became known as the "fighting bishop" for his resistance to the Irish rebellion of 1641 and the parliamentarian forces.
John Leslie was a combative Scottish royalist bishop of Clogher, who became known as the "fighting bishop" for his resistance to the Irish rebellion of 1641 and the parliamentarian forces.
John Longmuir
John Longmuir was a versatile Scottish minister and antiquary, known as a poet and lexicographer.
John Longmuir was a versatile Scottish minister and antiquary, known as a poet and lexicographer.
John Macquarrie
John Macquarrie FBA TD was a Scottish theologian and philosopher, the author of Principles of Christian Theology and Jesus Christ in Modern Thought.
John Macquarrie FBA TD was a Scottish theologian and philosopher, the author of Principles of Christian Theology and Jesus Christ in Modern Thought.
John Marshall Lang
John Marshall Lang CVO was a Church of Scotland minister and author.
John Marshall Lang CVO was a Church of Scotland minister and author.
John McIndoe (Moderator)
John H. McIndoe is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
John H. McIndoe is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
John McIntyre (theologian)
John McIntyre CVO (20 May 1916-15 December 2005) was a Scottish minister and theologian.
John McIntyre CVO (20 May 1916-15 December 2005) was a Scottish minister and theologian.
John Playfair
John Playfair FRSE, FRS (10 March 1748 – 20 July 1819) was a Scottish scientist and mathematician, and a professor of natural philosophy at the University of Edinburgh.
John Playfair FRSE, FRS (10 March 1748 – 20 July 1819) was a Scottish scientist and mathematician, and a professor of natural philosophy at the University of Edinburgh.
John Robertson (minister)
John Robertson, (1768–1843) was Minister of Cambuslang from 1810 until his death.
John Robertson, (1768–1843) was Minister of Cambuslang from 1810 until his death.
John Simson
John Simson was a Scottish New Licht theologian, involved in a long investigation of alleged heresy.
John Simson was a Scottish New Licht theologian, involved in a long investigation of alleged heresy.
John Strang
John Strang was a Scottish minister and Principal of Glasgow University.
John Strang was a Scottish minister and Principal of Glasgow University.
John Thomson (painter)
The Reverend John Thomson (1 September 1778 - 28 October 1840) was the minister of Duddingston Kirk near Edinburgh, Scotland and a distinguished amateur landscape painter.
The Reverend John Thomson (1 September 1778 - 28 October 1840) was the minister of Duddingston Kirk near Edinburgh, Scotland and a distinguished amateur landscape painter.
John Urquhart Cameron
John Urquhart Cameron (born 1943) is a distinguished academic and social reformer and a former parish minister of the Church of Scotland.
John Urquhart Cameron (born 1943) is a distinguished academic and social reformer and a former parish minister of the Church of Scotland.
John Walker (natural historian)
John Walker (1731–1803) was a Scottish minister and natural historian.
John Walker (1731–1803) was a Scottish minister and natural historian.
John White (minister)
John White (1575–1648) was the rector of a parish in Dorchester, Dorset, England.
John White (1575–1648) was the rector of a parish in Dorchester, Dorset, England.
John White (moderator)
John White (1867-1951) was a minister of the Church of Scotland.
John White (1867-1951) was a minister of the Church of Scotland.
John Willison
John Willison (1680 – 3 May 1750) was an evangelical minister of the Church of Scotland and a writer of Christian literature.
John Willison (1680 – 3 May 1750) was an evangelical minister of the Church of Scotland and a writer of Christian literature.
John Witherspoon
John Witherspoon was a Scots Presbyterian minister and a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of New Jersey.
John Witherspoon was a Scots Presbyterian minister and a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of New Jersey.
Kathy Galloway
Kathy Galloway is an ordained Church of Scotland minister and was, in 2002 the first woman to be elected leader of the Iona Community.
Kathy Galloway is an ordained Church of Scotland minister and was, in 2002 the first woman to be elected leader of the Iona Community.
Lauchlan MacLean Watt
Lauchlan MacLean Watt (24 October 1867– 1957) was the minister of Glasgow Cathedral from 1923-44, and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1933.
Lauchlan MacLean Watt (24 October 1867– 1957) was the minister of Glasgow Cathedral from 1923-44, and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1933.
Lawrence Charteris
Lawrence Charteris was an influential Scottish minister.
Lawrence Charteris was an influential Scottish minister.
Lesslie Newbigin
Bishop James Edward Lesslie Newbigin (8 December 1909 – 30 January 1998) was a Church of Scotland missionary serving in the former Madras State (now Tamil Nadu), India, who became a Christ...
Bishop James Edward Lesslie Newbigin (8 December 1909 – 30 January 1998) was a Church of Scotland missionary serving in the former Madras State (now Tamil Nadu), India, who became a Christ...
Marcus Dods (theologian born 1786)
Marcus Dods, D.D., was a Scottish theological writer.
Marcus Dods, D.D., was a Scottish theological writer.
Marshall Buchanan Lang
The Very Rev Marshall Buchanan Lang DD, MA, TD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister and author.
The Very Rev Marshall Buchanan Lang DD, MA, TD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister and author.
Matthew Black
Matthew Black was a Scottish biblical scholar.
Matthew Black was a Scottish biblical scholar.
Matthew Stewart (mathematician)
Matthew Stewart FRS FRSE (c.1717/1719 – 23 January, 1785) was a Scottish mathematician and minister of religion.
Matthew Stewart FRS FRSE (c.1717/1719 – 23 January, 1785) was a Scottish mathematician and minister of religion.
Ministers and elders in the Church of Scotland
A Church of Scotland congregation is led by its minister and elders.
A Church of Scotland congregation is led by its minister and elders.
Neil Campbell (minister)
Neil Campbell was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland at the start of the Original Secession and Principal of Glasgow University during a flourishing...
Neil Campbell was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland at the start of the Original Secession and Principal of Glasgow University during a flourishing...
Norman Shanks
Norman Shanks is an ordained Church of Scotland minister, who prior to his retirement in June 2007 was minister of Govan Old Parish Church, Glasgow.
Norman Shanks is an ordained Church of Scotland minister, who prior to his retirement in June 2007 was minister of Govan Old Parish Church, Glasgow.
Patrick Bell
Rev Patrick Bell (12 May 1799 – 22 April 1869) was a Church of Scotland minister and inventor.
Rev Patrick Bell (12 May 1799 – 22 April 1869) was a Church of Scotland minister and inventor.
Patrick Gillespie
Patrick Gillespie was a Scottish minster, strong Covenanter, and Principal of Glasgow University by the support of Oliver Cromwell.
Patrick Gillespie was a Scottish minster, strong Covenanter, and Principal of Glasgow University by the support of Oliver Cromwell.
Patrick Hamilton (poet)
Patrick Hamilton (c. 1575 – May 1658) was a minister of The Church of Scotland during a turbulent period in Scotland’s history.
Patrick Hamilton (c. 1575 – May 1658) was a minister of The Church of Scotland during a turbulent period in Scotland’s history.
Patrick Sharp (theologian)
Patrick Sharp (died 1615) was a Scottish theologian and Principal of the University of Glasgow.
Patrick Sharp (died 1615) was a Scottish theologian and Principal of the University of Glasgow.
Robert Alexander Stewart Barbour
Robert Alexander Stewart Barbour KCVO MC was a Church of Scotland minister and an author.
Robert Alexander Stewart Barbour KCVO MC was a Church of Scotland minister and an author.
Robert Arnot
Robert Arnot (1744–1808), Scottish Presbyterian Minister, Professor of Divinity in St Andrews University, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1794.
Robert Arnot (1744–1808), Scottish Presbyterian Minister, Professor of Divinity in St Andrews University, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1794.
Robert Blair (minister)
Robert Blair (3 May 1837 – 4 November 1907) was a Scottish minister, who followed Dr James S. Johnstone as Minister of Cambuslang in 1890.
Robert Blair (3 May 1837 – 4 November 1907) was a Scottish minister, who followed Dr James S. Johnstone as Minister of Cambuslang in 1890.
Robert Davidson (theologian)
Robert Davidson (born 1927) is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at the University of Glasgow (Trinity College) and was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1990.
Robert Davidson (born 1927) is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at the University of Glasgow (Trinity College) and was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1990.
Robert Douglas (minister)
Robert Douglas (1594–1674) was the only minister of the Church of Scotland to be Moderator of the General Assembly five times.
Robert Douglas (1594–1674) was the only minister of the Church of Scotland to be Moderator of the General Assembly five times.
Robert Echlin (bishop)
Robert Echlin (1576 – 17 July 1635) was a Scottishman who became the Church of Ireland Bishop of Down and Connor from 1612 to 1635.
Robert Echlin (1576 – 17 July 1635) was a Scottishman who became the Church of Ireland Bishop of Down and Connor from 1612 to 1635.
Robert Ferguson (minister)
Robert Ferguson was a Scottish religious minister, conspirator and political pamphleteer, known as "the Plotter".
Robert Ferguson was a Scottish religious minister, conspirator and political pamphleteer, known as "the Plotter".
Robert Findlay (minister)
Robert Findlay, was a Scottish minister.
Robert Findlay, was a Scottish minister.
Robert Fleming, Minister
Robert Fleming (1630 – 25 July 1694) was a Scottish Presbyterian Minister.
Robert Fleming (1630 – 25 July 1694) was a Scottish Presbyterian Minister.
Robert Gillan
Robert Gillan was a Church of Scotland minister.
Robert Gillan was a Church of Scotland minister.
Robert Gordon (minister)
The Rev. Dr Robert Gordon was a prominent minister in the Disruption of the Free Church of Scotland from the Church of Scotland on18 May 1843.
The Rev. Dr Robert Gordon was a prominent minister in the Disruption of the Free Church of Scotland from the Church of Scotland on18 May 1843.
Robert Kirk (Church of Scotland)
Robert Kirk (1644–1692) was a Church of Scotland minister, reviser of William Bedell's Irish Bible into Scottish Gaelic - of which only the Psalms were published, and author of The Secret Comm...
Robert Kirk (1644–1692) was a Church of Scotland minister, reviser of William Bedell's Irish Bible into Scottish Gaelic - of which only the Psalms were published, and author of The Secret Comm...
Robert Laurie (bishop)
Robert Laurie (died 1677), the son of Joseph Laurie, was a seventeenth-century Church of Scotland prelate.
Robert Laurie (died 1677), the son of Joseph Laurie, was a seventeenth-century Church of Scotland prelate.
Robert Liston (minister)
Robert Liston (22 March 1730 – 11 February 1796) was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Robert Liston (22 March 1730 – 11 February 1796) was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Robert McGhee (minister)
Robert McGhee was a prominent Church of Scotland minister who championed the evangelical movement in Scotland throughout the second half of the 20th century.
Robert McGhee was a prominent Church of Scotland minister who championed the evangelical movement in Scotland throughout the second half of the 20th century.
Robert Murray M'Cheyne
Robert Murray M'Cheyne (pronounced, and occasionally spelled as "McCheyne"; 21 May 1813 – 25 March 1843) was a minister in the Church of Scotland from 1835 to 1843.
Robert Murray M'Cheyne (pronounced, and occasionally spelled as "McCheyne"; 21 May 1813 – 25 March 1843) was a minister in the Church of Scotland from 1835 to 1843.
Robert Philp (missionary)
The Reverend Robert Anderson Philp (25 February 1913 - 1 March 2008) was a Church of Scotland missionary in Kenya and acted as interpreter during the trial of Jomo Kenyatta in 1952.
The Reverend Robert Anderson Philp (25 February 1913 - 1 March 2008) was a Church of Scotland missionary in Kenya and acted as interpreter during the trial of Jomo Kenyatta in 1952.
Robert Pont
Robert Pont (or Kylpont) (1524–1606), Scottish reformer, was educated at St. Andrews.
Robert Pont (or Kylpont) (1524–1606), Scottish reformer, was educated at St. Andrews.
Robert S. Calderwood
Robert Sibbald Calderwood (born 1864) served as Minister at Cambuslang Old Parish Church until his death.
Robert Sibbald Calderwood (born 1864) served as Minister at Cambuslang Old Parish Church until his death.
Robert Small (minister)
Robert Small (1732 - 1808) was a Scottish Minister who was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1791, which seems to have been a fairly routine meeing.
Robert Small (1732 - 1808) was a Scottish Minister who was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1791, which seems to have been a fairly routine meeing.
Robert Stirling
The Reverend Dr Robert Stirling (25 October 1790 – 6 June 1878) was a Scottish clergyman, and inventor of the stirling engine.
The Reverend Dr Robert Stirling (25 October 1790 – 6 June 1878) was a Scottish clergyman, and inventor of the stirling engine.
Samuel Rutherford
Samuel Rutherford (1600? – March 1661) was a Scottish Presbyterian theologian and author, and one of the Scottish Commissioners to the Westminster Assembly.
Samuel Rutherford (1600? – March 1661) was a Scottish Presbyterian theologian and author, and one of the Scottish Commissioners to the Westminster Assembly.
Sandy McDonald (minister)
Alexander "Sandy" McDonald is a retired Scottish minister.
Alexander "Sandy" McDonald is a retired Scottish minister.
Scott Rennie
Rev. Scott Martin Rennie FRSA (born 31 March 1972, Aberdeen) was Minister of Brechin Cathedral in the Church of Scotland from 4 November 1999 until 2 July 2009.
Rev. Scott Martin Rennie FRSA (born 31 March 1972, Aberdeen) was Minister of Brechin Cathedral in the Church of Scotland from 4 November 1999 until 2 July 2009.
Sheilagh M. Kesting
Sheilagh Kesting (born 10 June 1953) is a Scottish minister and the first female minister (though not the first female) to be elected Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland ...
Sheilagh Kesting (born 10 June 1953) is a Scottish minister and the first female minister (though not the first female) to be elected Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland ...
Susan Brown (minister)
Susan Brown (December 12, 1958 - ) is the minister for Dornoch Cathedral and as such is the first woman preacher to take charge of a Cathedral in the United Kingdom.
Susan Brown (December 12, 1958 - ) is the minister for Dornoch Cathedral and as such is the first woman preacher to take charge of a Cathedral in the United Kingdom.
Thomas Chalmers
Thomas Chalmers, Scottish mathematician, political economist, and a leader of the Free Church of Scotland, was born at Anstruther in Fife.
Thomas Chalmers, Scottish mathematician, political economist, and a leader of the Free Church of Scotland, was born at Anstruther in Fife.
Thomas Davidson (poet)
Thomas Davidson was a Scottish poet born to parents from Northumberland, England.
Thomas Davidson was a Scottish poet born to parents from Northumberland, England.
Thomas Gillespie (minister)
Thomas Gillespie was a Scottish church leader.
Thomas Gillespie was a Scottish church leader.
Thomas Hardy (minister)
Thomas Hardy, (1747–1798) was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Professor of Eccesiastical History at Edinburgh University.
Thomas Hardy, (1747–1798) was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Professor of Eccesiastical History at Edinburgh University.
Thomas Liddell
Thomas Liddell (October 18, 1800 – June 11, 1880) was the first Principal of Queen's University, then Queen's College.
Thomas Liddell (October 18, 1800 – June 11, 1880) was the first Principal of Queen's University, then Queen's College.
Thomas Moffat Murchison
The Very Rev Thomas Moffat Murchison DD, MA was an eminent Church of Scotland minister and Scottish Gaelic scholar.
The Very Rev Thomas Moffat Murchison DD, MA was an eminent Church of Scotland minister and Scottish Gaelic scholar.
Thomas Reid
The Reverend Thomas Reid FRSE, was a religiously trained Scottish philosopher, and a contemporary of David Hume, was the founder of the Scottish School of Common Sense, and played an integral ro...
The Reverend Thomas Reid FRSE, was a religiously trained Scottish philosopher, and a contemporary of David Hume, was the founder of the Scottish School of Common Sense, and played an integral ro...
Thomas Smail
Thomas 'Tom' Allan Smail (b.
Thomas 'Tom' Allan Smail (b.
Thomas Smeton
Thomas Smeton, Smeaton or Smieton (1536–1583) was a Scottish minister and Principal of Glasgow University.
Thomas Smeton, Smeaton or Smieton (1536–1583) was a Scottish minister and Principal of Glasgow University.
Timothy Pont
Timothy Pont (c. 1565–1614) was a Scottish topographer, the first to produce a detailed map of Scotland.
Timothy Pont (c. 1565–1614) was a Scottish topographer, the first to produce a detailed map of Scotland.
Tom Allan
Thomas Allan was a minister and evangelist of the Church of Scotland, broadcaster, author, columnist and pioneer of practical church outreach in social work, primarily in the city of Glasgow.
Thomas Allan was a minister and evangelist of the Church of Scotland, broadcaster, author, columnist and pioneer of practical church outreach in social work, primarily in the city of Glasgow.
Wallace Williamson
Andrew Wallace Williamson KCVO was a Church of Scotland minister in the 20th century.
Andrew Wallace Williamson KCVO was a Church of Scotland minister in the 20th century.
Walter Whitford
Walter Whitford (ca. 1581 – 1647) was a seventeenth-century Scottish minister, prelate and Royalist.
Walter Whitford (ca. 1581 – 1647) was a seventeenth-century Scottish minister, prelate and Royalist.
William Barclay (theologian)
William Barclay was an author, radio and television presenter, Church of Scotland minister, and Professor of Divinity and Biblical Criticism at the University of Glasgow.
William Barclay was an author, radio and television presenter, Church of Scotland minister, and Professor of Divinity and Biblical Criticism at the University of Glasgow.
William Dalrymple (moderator)
William Dalrymple, D.D. was a Scottish religious writer, minister and moderator of the Church of Scotland.
William Dalrymple, D.D. was a Scottish religious writer, minister and moderator of the Church of Scotland.
William Dunlop (1692-1720)
William, the younger Dunlop (1692 - 1720) was a British professor of church history, at the University of Edinburgh.
William, the younger Dunlop (1692 - 1720) was a British professor of church history, at the University of Edinburgh.
William Dunlop (professor of church history)
William, the younger Dunlop was a British professor of church history, at the University of Edinburgh.
William, the younger Dunlop was a British professor of church history, at the University of Edinburgh.
William Garden Blaikie
(William) Garden Blaikie (5 February 1820, in Aberdeen - 11 June 1899) was a Scottish divine, writer, biographer, and temperance reformer.
(William) Garden Blaikie (5 February 1820, in Aberdeen - 11 June 1899) was a Scottish divine, writer, biographer, and temperance reformer.
William Greenfield (Minister)
William Greenfield was a Scottish minister, literary critic, author and mathematician whose career ended in scandal, resulting in him being excommunicated from the Church of Scotland, having h...
William Greenfield was a Scottish minister, literary critic, author and mathematician whose career ended in scandal, resulting in him being excommunicated from the Church of Scotland, having h...
William Guild
William Guild (1586–1657) was a Scottish minister, academic and theological writer.
William Guild (1586–1657) was a Scottish minister, academic and theological writer.
William Hewitt (moderator)
William Currie Hewitt (born 1951) is a minister of the Church of Scotland and is a former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (2009–2010).
William Currie Hewitt (born 1951) is a minister of the Church of Scotland and is a former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (2009–2010).
William J. U. Philip
William James Unwin Philip is currently minister of St George's-Tron Church (Church of Scotland) in city-centre Glasgow, Scotland, where he moved after 5 years with the Proclamation Trust in London.
William James Unwin Philip is currently minister of St George's-Tron Church (Church of Scotland) in city-centre Glasgow, Scotland, where he moved after 5 years with the Proclamation Trust in London.
William James Morris
William James Morris KCVO, JP was a Church of Scotland minister and an author.
William James Morris KCVO, JP was a Church of Scotland minister and an author.
William Leechman
William Leechman was a Scottish minister, theologian and academic.
William Leechman was a Scottish minister, theologian and academic.
William Lindsay of Dovehill
William Lindsay of Dovehill was a 17th century Scottish Presbyterian minister, serving in Perth, Scotland.
William Lindsay of Dovehill was a 17th century Scottish Presbyterian minister, serving in Perth, Scotland.
William M'Culloch
William M'Culloch (1691 – 18 December 1771) was Minister of Cambuslang during the extraordinary events of the Cambuslang Work (1742) when 30,000 people gathered in the hillsides near his church ...
William M'Culloch (1691 – 18 December 1771) was Minister of Cambuslang during the extraordinary events of the Cambuslang Work (1742) when 30,000 people gathered in the hillsides near his church ...
William McIntyre (minister)
William McIntyre (6 March 1806-12 July 1870) was a Scottish-Australian Presbyterian minister and educator.
William McIntyre (6 March 1806-12 July 1870) was a Scottish-Australian Presbyterian minister and educator.
William Moodie
William Moodie FRSE was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, philologist, and Professor of Hebrew at Edinburgh University.
William Moodie FRSE was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, philologist, and Professor of Hebrew at Edinburgh University.
William Patrick (minister)
The Reverend William Patrick was a 19th Century Minister of the Church of Scotland and a significant contributor to the Second, or New, Statistical Account of Scotland.
The Reverend William Patrick was a 19th Century Minister of the Church of Scotland and a significant contributor to the Second, or New, Statistical Account of Scotland.
William Robertson (historian)
William Robertson FRSE FSA (19 September 1721 – 11 June 1793) was a Scottish historian, minister of religion, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh.
William Robertson FRSE FSA (19 September 1721 – 11 June 1793) was a Scottish historian, minister of religion, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh.
William Taylor (minister)
William Taylor was a Scottish Minister, Principal of Glasgow University and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
William Taylor was a Scottish Minister, Principal of Glasgow University and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.