Church of ScotlandNational church of ScotlandThe Church of Scotland (CoS; Scots: The Kirk o Scotland; Scottish Gaelic: Eaglais na h-Alba) is a Reformed denomination of Christianity that holds the status of the national and established church of Scotland. It is one of the country's larger denominations, having 229,000 members in 2025, or 4% of the Scottish population. In the 2022 census, 1,108,796 people, or 20% of the Scottish population, claimed affiliation with the church.
Alexander Ferrier MitchellAlexander Ferrier Mitchell (1822–1899) was a Scottish ecclesiastical historian and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1885. LifeHe was born at Brechin on 10 September 1822, son of David Mitchell, convener of local guilds, and his wife Elizabeth, daughter of James Ferrier of . After being educated at Brechin grammar school, he proceeded in 1837 to St. Mary's College, St. Andrews, winning an entrance bursary in classics.
Robert Flint (theologian)Robert Flint (14 March 1838 – 25 November 1910), commonly referred to as Professor Flint was a Scottish theologian and philosopher who wrote also on sociology. LifeFlint was born at Greenburn, Sibbaldbie near Applegarth in Dumfriesshire on 14 March 1838, the son of Grace Johnston (née Paterson) and Robert Flint, a farm overseer. His first school was at Evan Water then he moved to Moffat.
William MilliganWilliam Milligan (15 March 1821 – 11 December 1893) was a renowned Scottishtheologian. He studied at the University of Halle in Germany, and eventually became a professor at the University of Aberdeen. He is best known for his commentary on the Revelation of St. John. He also wrote two other well-known books that are classics: The Resurrection of our Lord and The Ascension of our Lord.
George MathesonGeorge MathesonFRSE (27 March 1842 – 28 August 1906) was a Scottish minister and hymn writer and prolific author. He was blind from the age of 17. Early lifeBorn at 39 Abbotsford Place in Glasgow, to George Matheson (d.1891), a merchant and Jane Matheson (a second cousin), he was the eldest of eight children. He was educated at Glasgow Academy and the University of Glasgow, where he graduated first in classics, logic and philosophy.
James Baird (industrialist)James Baird (5 December 1802 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire – 20 June 1876 in Cambusdoon) was a Scottish industrialist. He was the founder of the Baird Trust. LifeHe was born near Old Monklands, the fourth of the eight sons (and two daughters) of Alexander Baird and Jean Moffat. After a farming beginning, his father took out a lease on coal reserves on the Rochsolloch Estate between Coatbridge and Airdrie.
Robert Herbert StoryRobert Herbert Story (28 January 1835 – 13 January 1907) was a Scottish divine and Principal of the University of Glasgow. He attained the highest position in the Scottish church as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1894.
GlasgowLargest city in ScotlandPlace in ScotlandGlasgow is the most populous city in Scotland, located on the banks of the River Clyde in west centralScotland. It is the third-most populous city in the United Kingdom and comprises 23 wards which represent the areas within the city boundaries.
Thomas Jackson CrawfordThomas Jackson Crawford (1812–1875) was a Scottish minister and professor of divinity at the University of Edinburgh. He served as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1867, the highest level within the Scottish church. He wrote extensively on religious matters and was vocal in his adherence to the established Church of Scotland both during and following the Disruption of 1843.
Thomas NicolThomas Nicol (1846–1916) was Professor of Biblical Criticism at the University of Aberdeen. He served as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1914.
Paton James GloagPaton James Gloag (1823–1906) was a Scottish minister and theological author. He was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1889.
Pearson McAdam MuirPearson McAdam Muir (1846–1924) was a Scottish clergyman who was the minister of Glasgow Cathedral and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1910. He served as Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Scotland. He was Chaplain in Ordinary in Scotland to King Edward VII.
Archibald CharterisArchibald Hamilton Charteris (13 December 1835 – 24 April 1908) was a Scottish theologian, a Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, professor of biblical criticism at the University of Edinburgh and a leading voice in Church reforms. He is credited as being the father of the Woman's Guild and founder of "Life and Work" magazine.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.