Author: IWS

  • Busy, busy, busy Bute

    The summer visitors are pouring in for – ButeFest : 25th – 27th JulyBute Noir : 1st – 3rd AugustBute Pride : 8th – 10th AugustThe Agricultural Show : Wednesday […]

  • … you wait ages for one …

    Not buses this time – but pianos! In September 2015 when the Pavilion closed for refurbishment (initial time-scale of approximately two years) the “town piano” needed a safe storage space. […]

  • From the Parable of the Weeds

    “Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears, let them hear. ” Matthew 13 v 43

  • Minister on holiday

    We are looking forward to having Douglas Allan leading our Sunday Worship for the next two weeks while Sibyl is on holiday – 22nd and 29th June 2025.

  • Sunday 15th June 2025

    Morning Worship on Sunday 15th June will be led by Douglas Allan as the minister will be on Annual Leave.

  • A Profound Silence

    On Saturday afternoon, 31st May 2025, over 200 people experienced a hugely moving ‘Profound Silence’ in the sanctuary of the Isle of Bute Parish Church. All had spent the previous […]

  • Pews for Sale

    After the recent rearrangement at the front of the church there are a number of pews surplus to requirements. These are now available to buy – some long and some […]

  • Watch out for the scaffolding!

    It is a long story. Ten years ago at a Quinquennial Visit the surveyor raised the need for the harling at the front of the church to be replaced. The […]

  • Pray for the Kirk Session

    A gentle reminder to all Elders – there will be a Kirk Session meeting next Thursday, 8th May, at 7.00 pm. ‘Whether you turn to the right or to the […]

  • Easter Sunday

    At 7.00 am today about 30 Christians from all the congregations of Bute climbed the hill up to the ruined remains of St Blane’s Church. We had a joyful service […]