Pentland Parish Guild Lunch

Added by Neil Buchan at 20:32 on 01 December 2025

On Tuesday 25 November, members of the Pentland Parish congregation enjoyed a superb lunch in Canisbay Church Hall courtesy of Pentland Parish Guild. Chief organiser Isabel Mackay donated the ingredients (and her culinary skills) as her contribution towards raising funds for the 2025 Guild Projects,...

Church of Scotland Day of Prayer

Added by Rev Janet Easton-Berry at 10:43 on 23 November 2025

The Church of Scotland Faith Action Team are encouraging congregations to join together in a special Day of Prayer on 29 November, the eve of St Andrew's Day. Individuals and congregations can chose to take part anythime throughout the day between 11 am and 8 pm. Our time together will give space fo...

Doors Open Day a great success!

Added by Neil Buchan at 16:46 on 28 September 2025

Canisbay Church took part in Scotland's Doors Open Days festival on 20 and 21 September. We give grateful thanks to all those who visited our historic Kirk, for all the interest they showed and lovely comments about the beautiful sanctuary. We had people from all over Britain and further afield. On...

Meeting of North Highland Guilds

Added by Neil Buchan at 14:28 on 19 September 2025

On Thursday 11th September, Liz and Neil Buchan represented Pentland Parish at the Meeting of North Highland Guilds held in Strathcarron Church of Scotland, Wester Ross. Special guests attending were the National Moderator of the Church of Scotland, the Rt. Rev. Rosie Frew, and the Rev Janet MacKell...

Doors Open Day at Canisbay Church

Added by Neil Buchan at 13:36 on 19 September 2025

As part of Doors Open Day 2025 celebrations this month, Canisbay Church will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September. Church service on Sunday 21st from 12 noon to 1pm. Teas/coffees will be available in Canisbay Church Hall from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 20th,...

Church of Scotland Guild Annual Gathering

Added by Neil Buchan at 22:50 on 28 August 2025

Church of Scotland Guild members will come together for the Annual Gathering in Perth North Parish Church on Saturday 13 September from 11am - 4pm. If you are unable to attend the event in person you can livestream the event/watch it on your device. The link to join will be on the Church of Scotland...

Royal Visit and Mey Games

Added by Alan Cairns at 16:08 on 08 August 2025

It was an early start for the members who were working on the Pentland Parish stand at the Mey Highland Games in John O'Groats on a beautiful Saturday in August. The Mey Highland Games is an annual event and features a vibrant array of traditional events, including the ever-popular tug o’ war,...

Potato Growing Competition Results

Added by Neil Buchan on 30 July 2025

On Saturday the 9th August from 12pm-1:30 we will have our potato growing results at Olrig Church in Castletown! We will weigh and measure our tatties and find out who our winners are! Again there will be two winners: 1) who grew the most potatoes by weight, and 2) who grew the biggest potato (first...

Olrig Church Service 11 May 25

Added by Neil Buchan at 13:16 on 11 May 2025

With our parish minister Rev Janet Easton-Berry currently indisposed due to illness, Castletown stalwart Issy Currie led an upbeat service today in Olrig Parish Church. Taking 'animals' and 'musicals' as her core themes, Issy reminded us that the companionship of pets and cheerful, light-hearted son...

VE 80 displays at Canisbay Church

Added by Alan Cairns at 14:53 on 07 May 2025

One of our parishoners, Christine Shearer (a lady with many talents) has decorated Canisbay church in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE day - see photos of the beautiful displays below. Across the nation, many churches will be ringing their bells at 6.30pm on Thursday 8th May, and the bell...

News catch-up

Added by Rob Petersen at 09:42 on 13 April 2025

On 21st May Rob Petersen, our Parish Assistant, will begin a new series called Discipleship Explored. The course will involve a video based lesson and open discussion on the topic of what it means to be a disciple of Christ. All are welcomed, but the course itself is catered to adults and mature you...

Potato Growing Competition Launches!

Added by Rob Petersen at 16:19 on 05 April 2025

This Wednesday we gathered at our Olrig Church location to hear a short message about the seeds the farmer sowed. This was a story that Jesus told His disciples. Then we had David Oag teach us everything we needed to know about growing tatties before we got our hands dirty planting them ourselves! T...

New members received into The Church of Scotland

Added by Neil Buchan at 20:36 on 30 March 2025

At the beginning of February, four members of the Pentland Parish family were formally received into full membership of the Church of Scotland at a service in Canisbay church. Our photographer caught up with them following the joint service at Canisbay today. Pictured from the left - Rob Easton-Berr...

Parish Joint Service and Lunch

Added by Neil Buchan at 20:09 on 30 March 2025

This being the fifth Sunday in the month, worship within Pentland Parish took place at a joint service in Canisbay Church. The service was ably led by Parish Assistant Rob Petersen as our minister Rev Janet Easton-Berry is currently unwell - we wish her a speedy recovery. Following the service a del...

Children's Potato Growing Competition!

Added by Rob Petersen at 14:24 on 17 March 2025

At 4pm on Wednesday 2nd April, Primary school pupils from Castletown and all Primary schools within Pentland Parish, along with their parents/guardians are invited to join us at Olrig Church in Castletown to kick off our great potato growing contest! Entry is FREE, thanks to the help, support, and g...

World Day of Prayer 2025

Added by Neil Buchan at 22:23 on 09 March 2025

World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. This year's theme “I Made You Wonderful,” based on Psalm 139:1-18 was prepared by WDP members from the Cook Islands, and invited us into the know...

Pentland Parish members enjoy a superb three course lunch

Added by Alan Cairns at 19:57 on 22 January 2025

On Sunday 15 December members of Pentland Parish enjoyed a wonderful 3 course lunch in Canisbay church hall supplied and cooked by Mairi Anne Cormack and her team. All the food was cooked to perfection and an enormous thanks is due to Mairi Ann for organising this ambitious event. Mairi Anne is also...

Keiss Nativity Play and Carol Service

Added by Neil Buchan on 22 December 2024

On the Sunday before Christmas Keiss Church held a Nativity Play and Carol Service in Keiss Community Hall. The service was conducted by Rev Janet Easton-Berry and the music was provided by Cynthia Grant. The event was well attended and throroughly enjoyed by all! Special thanks are due to all who s...

Three Generations at Rememberance Day Service

Added by Neil Buchan at 14:33 on 21 November 2024

At our recent Remberance Day service in Canisbay church, we were delighted that the congregation spanned all age groups and crossed generations. George, pictured, is the son and grandson of congregation members and was the youngest attendee at the service. George's family members attending included ...

Rememberance day Tributes at Canisbay Church

Added by Neil Buchan at 23:56 on 08 November 2024

A wonderful display of tributes for Rememberance Day are currently on display in Canisbay Church. A selection of photographs of the tributes are available on the Photo Galleries page.