- Source: List of Church of Scotland synods and presbyteries
The Church of Scotland has a Presbyterian structure, which means it is organised under a hierarchy of courts. Traditionally there were four levels of courts: the Kirk Session (at congregational level), the Presbytery (at local area level), the Synod (at a regional level) and the General Assembly (the Church's highest court). Synods were abolished in 1993.
It is the presbyteries which have oversight of parishes and pastoral responsibility for parish ministers, and the Kirk Sessions of the individual parishes are subordinated to them. A parish minister is answerable to the Presbytery, not to the Kirk Session.
History and mergers before 2020
Scottish local government was reorganised in 1975, creating a new system of regions and districts to replace the long-standing counties and burghs. The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland also ordered a major reorganisation of presbyteries in the mid-1970s, redrawing presbytery boundaries to make them broadly contiguous with the then-new local government boundaries. An example was the union of the former Presbyteries of Cupar and St Andrews, creating a new Presbytery of St Andrews (which also included the Parishes of Newport-on-Tay, Wormit and Tayport, previously in the Presbytery of Dundee). This new Presbytery's boundaries mirrored the North East Fife District Council.
Following further local government reorganisation in the 1990s (replacing regions and districts with a single-tier system of councils), it was proposed to further considerably reduce the number of Presbyteries (possibly to as few as seven). This proposal was rejected by the General Assembly. However, the synods were abolished in the early 1990s.
The following is a timeline of the mergers that took place before 2020:
In 1638 Argyll was split into Dunoon, Kintyre, Inveraray and Lorn (aka Kilmore) in 1638.
Long Island, covering Lewis to Barra, was severed from Skye in 1724.
Garioch was erected in 1724; most of its parishes were from Dingwall but one was from Lorn.
Abertarff was erected in 1724.
Mull was severed from Lorn in 1726.
Tongue was erected in 1726 from parts of Caithness and Dornoch.
Long Island was split into Lewis and Uist in 1742.
Nairn was erected in 1773 from parts of Forres and Inverness.
Garioch was renamed Lochcarron in 1775.
Islay & Jura was severed from Kintyre in 1836.
Islay & Jura was renamed Islay c. 1900.
Dornoch and Tongue united to form Sutherland in 1961.
Lorn and Mull reunited to form Lorn & Mull in 1963.
Inveraray, Islay and Kintyre united to form South Argyll in 1976.
Lochcarron and Skye united to form Lochcarron-Skye in 1976.
Elgin, Fordyce and Strathbogie merged to form Moray in 1976.
Abertarff was renamed Lochaber and some parishes moved to Inverness.
Nairn was merged into Inverness.
Chanonry, Dingwall and Tain united to form Ross.
South Argyll, Lorn & Mull, and Dunoon united in 2004 to form Argyll.
In 2012 South Uist and Barra moved to Argyll.
Abernethy, Argyll, Caithness, Inverness, Lochaber, Lochcarron-Skye, Ross, Sutherland and Uist plus part of Moray then merged to form the new Clèir Eilean ì in 2024.
974 the presbyteries of North Europe, South Europe, and Spain and Portugal merged to become the Presbytery of Europe.
In 1976 the presbyteries of Melrose and Peebles merged to become the Presbytery of Melrose and Peebles.
In 2004 the presbyteries of South Argyll, Dunoon, and Lorn and Mull merged to become the Presbytery of Argyll.
Mergers from 2020 to 2024
From 2020 to 2024 the Church of Scotland engaged in a process of consultations with the aim of reducing the number of presbyteries to around 12. The completed mergers went as follows:
On 1 June 2020 the presbyteries of Aberdeen and Shetland merged to form the Presbytery of Aberdeen and Shetland (with Shetland reducing its parishes to one).
On 1 September 2020 the presbyteries of Dumbarton, and Greenock and Paisley (itself a recent merger of Greenock and Paisley presbyteries) merged becoming the Presbytery of Clyde.
On 1 January 2021 the presbyteries of St Andrews, Kirkcaldy, and Dunfermline merged becoming the Presbytery of Fife.
On 1 January 2022:
the presbyteries of West Lothian and of Edinburgh merged to become the Presbytery of Edinburgh and West Lothian.
the presbyteries of Lanark and Hamilton merged to become the Presbytery of the Forth Valley and Clydesdale.
On 1 June 2022 the Presbytery of Falkirk merged into the Presbytery of the Forth Valley and Clydesdale.
On 30 September 2022 the presbyteries of Ardrossan; Irvine and Kilmarnock; Ayr; Wigtown and Stranraer; Annandale and Eskdale; and Dumfries and Kirkcudbright merged to become the Presbytery of the South West.
On 1 January 2023:
the newly formed Presbytery of Perth united the former presbyteries of Angus, Dundee, Dunkeld and Meigle, Perth, and Stirling.
the presbyteries of Lothian; Melrose and Peebles; Duns; and Jedburgh merged becoming the Presbytery of Lothian and Borders.
the presbyteries of Aberdeen and Shetland; Buchan; Gordon; Kincardine and Deeside; Moray; and Orkney merged becoming the Presbytery of the North East and Northern Isles.
On 1 January 2024 a new presbytery covering all of the Highlands and Hebrides (except Lewis) was created: the presbyteries of Argyll, Caithness, Sutherland, Ross, Inverness, Abernethy, Lochaber, Locharron-Skye, and Uist merged into Clèir Eilean ì (the Presbytery of the Island of Iona).
Therefore, the total number of presbyteries now stands at 14. In Scotland there are eleven: the nine marked above by bold type, plus the presbyteries of Lewis and Glasgow which as yet have been unaffected by mergers.
Presbyteries
Presbytery of Edinburgh and West Lothian (merger of West Lothan and Edinburgh)
Presbytery of Lothian and Borders (merger of: Lothian; Melrose and Peebles; Duns; and Jedburgh)
Presbytery of the South West (merger of: Annandale and Eskdale; Dumfries and Kirkcudbright; Wigtown and Stranraer; Ayr; Irvine and Kilmarnock; and Ardrossan)
Presbytery of Clyde (merger of: Greenock and Paisley, and Dumbarton)
Presbytery of Glasgow
Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale (merger of: Lanark, Hamilton, and Falkirk)
Presbytery of Fife (merger of: St Andrews, Kirkcaldy, and Dunfermline)
Presbytery of Perth (merger of: Angus, Dundee, Dunkeld and Meigle, Perth, and Stirling)
Presbytery of the North East and Northern Isles (merger of: Aberdeen and Shetland; Buchan; Gordon; Kincardine and Deeside; Moray; and Orkney)
Clèir Eilean ì (merger of: Argyll, Abernethy, Inverness, Lochaber, Ross, Sutherland, Caithness, Lochcarron-Skye, and Uist)
Presbytery of Lewis
Presbytery of England
International Presbytery (known as Presbytery of Europe until 2016)
Presbytery of Jerusalem
Former presbyteries
Aberdeen
Aberdeen and Shetland
Aberlour
Abernethy
Abertarff or Lochaber
Angus
Angus and Mearns
Annan or Middlebie
Annandale and Eskdale
Arbroath
Ardmannach or Chanonry
Ardrossan
Argyll
Auchterarder
Ayr
Banff, Cullen or Fordyce
Biggar
Brechin
Brechin and Fordoun
Buchan
Burravoe
Cairston
Caithness
Chirnside
Cowal or Dunoon
Crimond or Deer
Cupar
Dalkeith
Dingwall
Dornoch
Dumbarton
Dumfries
Dumfries and Kirkcudbright
Dumfries and Penpont
Dunbar
Dunblane
Dundee
Dunfermline
Dunkeld
Dunkeld and Meigle
Dunoon
Duns
Earlston
Edinburgh
Elgin
Ellon
Falkirk
Fordoun
Fordyce
Forfar
Forres
Gordon
Greenock
Greenock and Paisley
Hamilton
Inveraray
Inverness
Irvine
Irvine and Kilmarnock
Islay, or Islay and Jura
Italy
Jedburgh
Kelso
Kincardine and Deeside
Kinross
Kintyre
Kirkcaldy
Kirkwall
Lanark
Langholm
Lerwick
Lochcarron or Gairloch
Lochcarron-Skye
Lochmaben
Long Island
Lorn or Kilmore
Lorn and Mull
Lothian
Meigle
Melrose
Melrose and Peebles
Moray
Mull
Nairn
Nithsdale
North Europe
North Isles
Olnafirth
Orkney
Paisley
Peebles
Penpont or Sanquhar
Ross
St Andrews
Selkirk
Shetland
Skye
South Argyll
South Europe
Spain and Portugal
Stirling
Strathbogie
Sutherland
Tain
Tongue
Turriff
Uist
Weem
West Lothian
Wigtown and Stranraer
All former synods, presbyteries and parishes
From the Scottish National Archives.
= Synod of Aberdeen
=Aberdeen: Aberdeen East, A. Ferryhill, A. Gilcomston, A. Greyfriars, A. Holburn, A. Holy Trinity, A. John Knox, A. Mannofield, A. North, A. Old Machar, A. Powis, A. Rosemount, A. Rubislaw, A. Ruthrieston, A. St Clement, A. St Fittick, A. St George in the West Kirk, A. St Nicholas, A. St Ninian, A. South, A. South Church of St Nicholas, A. Spring Garden, A. Union Terrace, A. West, A. Woodside, Banchory-Devenick, Belhelvie, Craigiebuckler, Cults, Drumoak, Durris, Dyce, Fintray, Kinellar, Old Aberdeen
Alford: Alford, Auchindoir, Blairingone, Cabrach, Clatt, Corgarff, Forbes & Kearn, Glenbuchat, Keig, Kennethmont, Kildrummy, Leochel-Cushnie
Deer: Aberdour, Ardallie, Blackhill, Boddam, Crimond, Fraserburgh, Inverallochy, Kininmonth, Longside, Lonmay, Old Deer
Ellon: Barthol Chapel, Cruden, Ellon, Foveran, Logie-Buchan, Udny
Fordyce: Banff, Boyndie, Buckie, Cullen, Deskford, Enzie, Fordyce, Ord, Ordiquhill
Garioch: Blairdaff, Chapel of Garioch, Culsalmond, Daviot, Insch, Inverurie, Keithhall, Kemnay, Kintore, Oyne
Kincardine O'Neil: Aboyne & Glentanar, Banchory-Ternan, Birse, Braemar, Cluny, Coull, Crathie & Braemar, Dinnet, Echt, Kincardine O'Neil, Logie-Coldstone, Lumphanan
Turriff: Alvah, Auchterless, Forglen, Forgue, Fyvie, Gamrie Down, Gardenstown, Inverkeithny, King Edward, Ythanwells
= Synod of Angus and Mearns
=Arbroath: Arbirlot, Arbroath, A. Abbey, A. Inverbrothock, A. Ladyloan, A. Princes Street, A. St Margaret's, Auchmithie, Barry, Carmyllie, Carnoustie, Colliston, Friockheim, Guthrie, Inverkeilor, Kinnell, Lunan
Brechin: Brechin East, B. Gardner Memorial, Careston, Craig, Dun, Edzell, Farnell, Fern, Hillside, Lethnot & Navar, Lochlee, Logie Pert
Dundee: Auchterhouse, Broughty Ferry, B. F. Beach, B. F. St Stephen's, Dundee Balgay, D. Barnhill St Margaret's, D. Chapelshade, D. Lochee St Luke's, D. Lochee, D. Maryfield, D. Rosebank, D. St Andrew's, D. St David's, D. St John's, D. St Mark's, D. St Mary's, D. St Matthew's, D. St Paul's, D. Steeple, D. Wallacetown, Inchture & Rossie, Kinnaird, Liff & Benvie, Longforgan, Lundie & Fowlis
Fordoun: Arbuthnott, Benholme, Bervie, Cookney, Dunnottar, Fettercairn, Fetteresso, Fordoun, Garvock, Glenbervie, Inverarity, Kingarth, Kinneff, Kinneff & Caterline, Laurencekirk
Forfar: Aberlemno, Clova, Cortachy & Clova, Dunnichen, Forfar (St James's), Glamis, Glenprosen, Kinnettles, Kirkden, Kirriemuir, K. South, Oathlaw
Meigle: Airlie, Alyth, Ardler, Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus, Eassie & Nevay, Glenisla, Kettins, Kilry, Kingoldrum, Lintrathen
= Synod of Argyll
=Abertarff: Ardgour & Kingairloch, Ballachulish, Boleskine, Duncansburgh, Fort Augustus, Glengarry, Kilmallie, Kilmonivaig, Urquhart & Glenmoriston
Dunoon: Ardentinny, Carrick Castle, Craigmore, Dunoon, Dunoon & Kilmun, Innellan, Inverchaolain, Kilfinan, Kilmodan, Kilmorich, Kilmun, Kingarth, Kirn, Lochgoilhead & Kilmorich, North Bute, Rothesay, Strachur & Strathlachlan
Inveraray: Ardrishaig, Craignish, Glenaray, Inveraray, Kilchrenan & Dalavich, Kilmartin, Kilmichael Glassary, Lochgilphead, North Knapdale
Islay and Jura: Colonsay & Oronsay, Jura, Kilchoman, Kildalton, Killarrow & Kilmeny, Oa, Portnahaven*
Kintyre: Brodick, Campbeltown Highland, C. Lowland, Gigha & Cara, Kilbride, Kilcalmonell, Killean & Kilchenzie, Kilmory, Lochranza, Saddell & Skipness, Tarbert, Whiting Bay
Lorn: Appin, Ardchattan, Ardchattan & Muckairn, Duror, Glencoe St Munda's, Glenorchy & Inishail, Kilbrandon & Kilchattan, Kilmore & Kilbride, Kilninver & Kilmelfort, Lismore & Appin, Muckairn, Oban Old, O. St Columba's
Mull: Acharacle, Ardnamurchan, Coll, Iona, Kilfinichen & Kilvickeon, Kilninian & Kilmore, Kinlochspelvie, Kirkapol, Salen*, Strontian*, Tiree, Tobermory*, Torosay, Ulva
= Synod of Caithness and Sutherland
=Caithness: Berriedale, Bower, Canisbay, Dunnet, Halkirk, Keiss, Latheron, Lybster, Olrig, Reay, Thurso, Watten, Wick
Dornoch: Assynt, Clyne, Creich, Dornoch, Golspie, Lairg, Loth, Rogart
Tongue: Durness, Eddrachillis, Farr, Kildonan, Kinlochbervie, Strathy, Tongue
= Synod of Dumfries
=Annan: Annan, Brydekirk, Dornock, Kirkpatrick Fleming
Dumfries: Caerlaverock, Colvend & Southwick, Dalbeattie, Dumfries Greyfriars, D. St Mary's, D. St Michael's, Dunscore, Kirkbean, Kirkgunzeon, Kirkmahoe, Kirkpatrick Durham, Kirkpatrick Irongray, Lochrutton, Urr
Langholm: Canonbie, Castleton, Eskdalemuir, Ewes, Johnstone, Langholm, Westerkirk
Lochmaben: Applegarth, Dalton, Hutton & Corrie, Kirkmichael & Garvell, Kirkpatrick Juxta, Lochmaben, Wamphray
Penpont: Closeburn, Dalgarno, Durisdeer, Glencairn, Keir, Kirkconnel
= Synod of England
=Liverpool & Manchester:
West of England:
= Synod of Fife
=Cupar: Abdie, Auchtermuchty, Balmerino, Ceres, Collessie, Creich, Cults, Cupar, C. St Michael's, Dairsie, Dunbog, Falkland, Flisk, Freuchie, Kettle, Kilmany, Logie
Dunfermline: Aberdour, Beath, Carnock, Cowdenbeath, Crombie, Culross, Dalgety, Dunfermline Abbey, D. North, D. St Andrew's, Inverkeithing, Kelty
Kinross: Arngask, Ballingry, Cleish, Fossoway, Kinross, Orwell
Kirkcaldy: Auchterderran, Auchtertool, Buckhaven, Burntisland, Dysart, Kennoway, Kinghorn, Kinglassie, Kirkcaldy, K. Abbotshall, K. Invertiel, K. Pathhead, K. Raith, K. Sinclairtown, K. St James's, Leslie, Lochgelly-St Andrews, Wemyss, West Wemyss
St Andrews: Anstruther Easter, Anstruther Wester, Boarhills, Cameron, Carnbee, Cellardyke, Crail, Dunino, Elie, Ferryport-on-Craig, Forgan, Kemback, Kilconquhar, Kilrenny, Kingsbarns, Largo, Largoward, Leuchars
= Synod of Galloway
=Kirkcudbright: Anwoth, Auchencairn, Balmaclellan, Balmaghie, Borgue, Buittle, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas, Corsock, Crossmichael, Dalry, Girthon, Kells, Kelton, Kirkcudbright
Stranraer: Arnsheen, Ballantrae, Colmonell, Glenapp, Inch, Kirkcolm, Kirkmaiden, Leswalt, Lochryan, Old Luce
Wigtown: Bargrennan, Glasserton, Kirkcowan, Kirkinner, Kirkmabreck, Whithorn, Wigtown
Wigtown and Stranraer: Ardwell
= Synod of Glasgow and Ayr
=Ayr: Alloway, Annbank, Auchinleck, Ayr, A. North Newton, A. St Leonard's, A. Wallacetown, Barr, Catrine, Coylton, Craigie, Crosshill, Dailly, Dalmellington, Dalrymple, Dundonald, Eaglesham, Fisherton, Galston, Girvan, G. South, Glenbuck, Kirkmichael, Kirkoswald, Loudoun, Ochiltree, Old Cumnock, Waterside & Lethanhill
Dumbarton: Alexandria, Arrochar, Baldernock, Balfron, Buchanan, Cardross, Clydebank Kilbowie, C. St James's, Craigrownie, Dalreoch, Drymen, Dumbarton, D. Knoxland, Duntocher, D. Trinity, Fintry, Garelochhead, Helensburgh, H. West, Kilcreggan, Killearn, Luss, Old Kilpatrick
Falkirk: Banton, Kilsyth
Glasgow: Cadder, Campsie, Carmunnock, Chryston, Condorrat, Cumbernauld, Eastwood, Glasgow Abbotsford, G. Anderston St Martin's, G. Barnhill (Foresthall), G. Barony, G. Barrowfield, G. Bellahouston, G. Blackfriars, G. Bluevale, G. Blythswood, G. Brownfield Chapel, G. Calton, G. Candlish Polmadie, G. Cathcart, G. Dalmarnock, G. Elder Park, G. Gorbals, G. Govan, G. G. St Kiarnan's, G. G. Dean Park, G. G. St Kenneth's, G. Greenhead, G. Hillhead, G. Hogganfield, G. Kelvinhaugh, G. Kelvinside Old, G. Kenmuir, G. Kinning Park West, G. Langside, G. Laurieston, G.. MacLeod, G. Martyrs', G. Maryhill, G. Maxwell, G. Milton, G. Newhall, G. Newlands, G. Oatlands, G. Parkhead, G. Partick, G. Plantation, G. Pollokshaws Auldfield, G. Pollokshields, G. Possilpark, G. Queen's Park, G. Queen's Park High, G. Robertson Memorial, G. St Andrew's, G. St Bernard's, G. St Bride's, G. St Clement's, G. St Columba's, G. St David's, G. St Enoch's, G. St George's, G. St George's-in-the-Fields, G. St James's, G. St John's, G. St Luke's, G. St Mark's, G. St Mary's Partick, G. St Matthew's, G. St Michael's Carntyne, G. St Mungo's, G. St Ninian's, G. St Paul's, G. St Peter's, G. St Stephen's, G. St Thomas', G. St Vincent's, G. Sandyford Henderson Memorial, G. Shawlands, G. Shettleston, G. Springburn, G. Steven Memorial, G. Stockwell, G. Strathbungo, G. Temple, G. The Park, G. Thornliebank, G. Titwood, G. Townhead, G. Tron, G. Whiteinch, G. Yoker, Kirkintilloch, K. St David's, Lenzie, Levern
Greenock: Cumbrae, Erskine, Fairlie St Paul's, Gourock, Greenock Cartsburn, G. East, G. Gaelic, G. Ladyburn, G. Middle, G. North, G. St Paul's, G. South, G. West, Inverkip, Kilmacolm, Langbank, Largs
Hamilton: Airdrie Flowerhill, A. New Monkland, A. West, Avendale, Baillieston, Bargeddie, Bellshill, Blantyre, Bothwell, Calderbank, Calderhead, Cambuslang, C. West, Cambusnethan, Carfin, Chapelton, Cleland, Coats, Craigneuk, Dalserf, Dalziel, D. St Mary's, D. South, East Kilbride, Gartsherrie, Garturk, Glasford, Greengairs, Hamilton, H. Auchingramont, H. Burnbank, H. Cadzow, H. St John's, Holytown, Larkhall, Old Monkland, Overtown, Quarter, Uddingston, Wishaw
Irvine: Ardrossan, Beith, Crosshouse, Dalry, Darvel, Dreghorn, Dunlop, Fenwick, Fergushill, Irvine, Kilbirnie, Kilmarnock High, K. Laigh, K. St Andrew's, Kilmaurs, Kilwinning, West Kilbride
Lanark: Carluke, Carmichael, Carnwath, Carstairs, Crawford, Crawfordjohn, Douglas, Lanark, Law, Leadhills, Lesmahagow, Wanlockhead, Wiston, Wiston & Roberton
Paisley: Barrhead, Caldwell, Cardonald, Elderslie, Houston & Killellan, Howwood, Inchinnan, Kilbarchan, Linwood, Lochwinnoch
= Synod of Glenelg
=Lewis: Barvas, Knock (q.s.), Lochs, Stornoway, Uig
Lochcarron: Applecross, Gairloch, Glenelg, Glenshiel, Kintail, Knoydart, Lochalsh, Lochbroom, Lochcarron, Poolewe (q.s.), Shieldaig (q.s.), Ullapool
Skye: Bracadale, Duirinish, Kilmuir, Portree1726, Sleat, Small Isles1726, Snizort, Stenscholl (q.s.), Strath
Uist: Barra, Bernera (q.s.), Harris, North Uist, South Uist, Trumisgarry (q.s.)
= Synod of Lothian and Tweeddale
=Bathgate: Armadale
Biggar: Biggar, Broughton, Broughton Glenholm & Kilbucho, Covington & Thankerton, Culter, Dolphinton, Dunsyre, Glenholm, Kilbucho, Lamington & Wandel, Walston
Dalkeith: Borthwick, Carrington, Cockpen, Cranstoun, Crichton, Dalkeith, D. West, Fala, Glencorse, Heriot, Inveresk, Lasswade, Loanhead, Ormiston
Dunbar: Belhaven, Cockburnspath, Dunbar, Oldhamstocks, Whitekirk, Whitekirk & Tyninghame, Whittinghame
Edinburgh: Addiewell, Currie, Duddingston, East Calder, Edinburgh Abbey, E. Buccleuch, E. Canongate, E. Colinton, E. Corstorphine, E. Craiglockhart, E. Cramond, E. Dean, E. Gaelic Chapel, E. Gilmerton, E. Granton, E. Greenside, E. Greyfriars, E. Juniper Green, E. Lady Glenorchy's, E. Lady Yester's, E. Leith St John's, E. L. St Paul's, E. L. St Thomas's, E. Liberton, E. Mayfield, E. Morningside, E. New Greyfriars, E. New Street, E. Newington, E. North Leith, E. Old Greyfriars, E. Old, E. Portobello, E. Prestonfield, E. Restalrig, E. Robertson Memorial, E. Roxburgh Place, E. St Aidan's, E.St Andrew's, E. St Bernard's, E. St Columba's Blackhall, E. St Cuthbert's, E. St David's Viewforth, E. St George's, E. St Giles's, E. St John's, E. St Leonard's, E. St Luke's, E. St Margaret's, E. St Mark's, E. St Mary's, E. St Matthew's, E. St Michael's, E. St Paul's, E. St Stephen's, E. South Leith, E. Tolbooth, E. Trinity, E. Tron, E. West Coates, E. West St Giles (New North), Kirknewton, West Calder
Haddington: Aberlady, Athelstaneford, Bolton, Cockenzie & Port Seton, Dirleton, Garvald & Bara, Gladsmuir, Gullane St Andrew's, Haddington, H. St John's, Humbie, Innerwick, Yester
Linlithgow: Abercorn, Bathgate High, Blackbraes, Bo'ness, Carriden, Dalmeny, Ecclesmachan, Falkirk, F. Camelon, F. Grahamston, F. St Modan's, Fauldhouse, Grangemouth, G. Old, Kingscavil, Kirkliston, Larbert, Linlithgow, Livingston, Queensferry, Uphall, Whitburn, Winchburgh
Peebles: Drumelzier, Eddleston, Innerleithen, Kirkurd, Lyne & Megget, Walkerburn, West Linton
= Synod of Merse and Teviotdale
=Chirnside: Ayton, Chirnside, Coldingham, Coldingham Priory, Edrom, Eyemouth, Foulden, Houndwood, Hutton, Ladykirk, Whitsome
Duns: Abbey St Bathans, Bunkle & Preston, Cranshaws, Duns, Eccles, Greenlaw, Langton, Longformacus
Earlston: Channelkirk, Earlston, Gordon, Lauder, Legerwood, Westruther
Hawick: Cavers
Jedburgh: Ancrum, Crailing, Eckford, Edgerston, Hawick, H. St John's, H. St Mary's, Hownam, Jedburgh, Oxnam, Wilton
Kelso: Ednam, Hume, Kelso, K. North, Linton, Yetholm
Melrose: Ashkirk, Bowden, Lilliesleaf
Selkirk: Caddonfoot, Ettrick & Buccleuch, Galashiels, G. Ladhope, Heatherlie, Kirkhope, Yarrow
= Synod of Moray
=Aberlour: Aberlour, Boharm, Dundurcas, Elchies, Glenlivet, Inveraven, Knockando, Rothes
Abernethy: Abernethy & Kincardine, Advie, Alvie, Cromdale Inverallan & Advie, Duthil, Insh, Inverallan, Kingussie & Insh, Kirkmichael, Laggan, Rothiemurchus (q.s.)
Elgin: Alves, Birnie, Burghead, Drainie, Duffus, Elgin (St Giles), Speymouth, Spynie, St Andrews-Lhanbryde, Urquhart
Forres: Altyre, Dallas, Dyke, Edinkillie, Forres, Kinloss, Rafford
Inverness: Daviot & Dunlichity, Dores, Erchless, Inverness, I. East, I. St Mary's, I. St Stephen's, I. West, Kiltarlity, Kirkhill, Moy-Dalarossie, Petty
Nairn: Ardclach, Ardersier, Auldearn, Cawdor, Croy & Dalcross, Nairn
Strathbogie: Bellie, Botriphnie, Cairnie, Drumblade, Gartly, Glass, Glenrinnes, Grange, Keith
= Synod of Orkney
=Cairston: Birsay, Birsay & Harray, Firth, Flotta, Harray, Hoy & Graemsay, Orphir, Sandwick, Stromness, Walls & Flotta
Kirkwall: Burray, Deerness, Evie & Rendall, Holm, Kirkwall & St Ola, St Andrews
North Isles: Cross & Burness, Eday, Lady, North Ronaldsay1831, Rousay, Shapinsay, Westray
= Synod of Perth and Stirling
=Auchterarder: Ardoch, Auchterarder, Blackford, Comrie, Creiff, C. West, Dundurn, Dunning, (Findo) Gask, Glendevon
Dunblane: Aberfoyle, Balquhidder, Bridge of Allan, Buchlyvie, Dunblane, Gartmore, Kilmadock, Kincardine-in-Menteith, Kippen, Lecropt, Logie, Tillicoultry
Dunkeld: Auchtergaven, Blair Atholl, Caputh, Cargill, Clunie, Dowally, Dunkeld & Dowally, Glenshee, Kenmore, Kinclaven, Kinloch, Kirkmichael, Lethendy, Lethendy & Kinloch, Little Dunkeld
Perth: Aberdalgie, Abernethy, Abernyte, Collace, Dron, Dunbarney, Errol, Forgandenny, Forteviot, Kilspindie & Rait, Kinfauns, Kinnoull
Stirling: Airth, Alloa St Andrew's, Alloa, Alva, Bannockburn, Bonnybridge, Bothkennar, Clackmannan, Denny, Dollar, Dunipace, Gargunnock, Haggs, Stirling East, S. North, S. West
Stirling & Dunblane: Callander, Logie
Weem: Aberfeldy, Amulree, Ardeonaig, Braes of Rannoch, Dull, Fortingall, Foss, Innerwick-in-Glenlyon, Killin, Kinloch Rannoch, Logierait, Weem
= Synod of Ross
=Chanonry: Avoch, Cromarty, Fortrose, Killearnan, Knockbain
Dingwall: Alness, Carnoch, Contin, Dingwall, Fodderty, Kilmorack, Kiltearn, Urquhart, Urray
Tain: Croick, Edderton, Fearn, Kilmuir Easter, Kincardine, Logie Easter, Nigg, Tain, Tarbat
= Synod of Shetland
=Burravoe: Unst
Lerwick: Bressay, Delting, Dunrossness & Fair Isle, Fetlar, Lerwick, Quarff & Burra, Walls & Sandness, Whiteness & Weisdale
Olnafirth: Nesting, Northmavine, Whalsay
Synods, presbyteries and parishes in 1825
From the Arrowsmith Map.
= Synod of Aberdeen
=Aberdeen: Aberdeen East, A. Ferryhill, A. Gilcomston, A. Greyfriars, A. Holburn, A. Holy Trinity, A. John Knox, A. Mannofield, A. North, A. Old Machar, A. Powis, A. Rosemount, A. Rubislaw, A. Ruthrieston, A. St Clement, A. St Fittick, A. St George in the West Kirk, A. St Nicholas, A. St Ninian, A. South, A. South Church of St Nicholas, A. Spring Garden, A. Union Terrace, A. West, A. Woodside, Banchory-Devenick, Belhelvie, Craigiebuckler, Cults, Drumoak, Durris, Dyce, Fintray, Kinellar, Old Aberdeen
Alford: Alford, Auchindoir, Blairingone, Cabrach, Clatt, Corgarff, Forbes & Kearn, Glenbuchat, Keig, Kennethmont, Kildrummy, Leochel-Cushnie
Deer: Aberdour, Ardallie, Blackhill, Boddam, Crimond, Fraserburgh, Inverallochy, Kininmonth, Longside, Lonmay, Old Deer
Ellon: Barthol Chapel, Cruden, Ellon, Foveran, Logie-Buchan, Udny
Fordyce: Banff, Boyndie, Buckie, Cullen, Deskford, Enzie, Fordyce, Ord, Ordiquhill
Garioch: Blairdaff, Chapel of Garioch, Culsalmond, Daviot, Insch, Inverurie, Keithhall, Kemnay, Kintore, Oyne
Kincardine O'Neil: Aboyne & Glentanar, Banchory-Ternan, Birse, Braemar, Cluny, Coull, Crathie & Braemar, Dinnet, Echt, Kincardine O'Neil, Logie-Coldstone, Lumphanan
Turriff: Alvah, Auchterless, Forglen, Forgue, Fyvie, Gamrie Down, Gardenstown, Inverkeithny, King Edward, Ythanwells
= Synod of Angus and Mearns
=Arbroath: Arbirlot, Arbroath, A. Abbey, A. Inverbrothock, A. Ladyloan, A. Princes Street, A. St Margaret's, Auchmithie, Barry, Carmyllie, Carnoustie, Colliston, Friockheim, Guthrie, Inverkeilor, Kinnell, Lunan
Brechin: Brechin East, B. Gardner Memorial, Careston, Craig, Dun, Edzell, Farnell, Fern, Hillside, Lethnot & Navar, Lochlee, Logie Pert
Dundee: Auchterhouse, Broughty Ferry, B. F. Beach, B. F. St Stephen's, Dundee Balgay, D. Barnhill St Margaret's, D. Chapelshade, D. Lochee St Luke's, D. Lochee, D. Maryfield, D. Rosebank, D. St Andrew's, D. St David's, D. St John's, D. St Mark's, D. St Mary's, D. St Matthew's, D. St Paul's, D. Steeple, D. Wallacetown, Inchture & Rossie, Kinnaird, Liff & Benvie, Longforgan, Lundie & Fowlis
Fordoun: Arbuthnott, Benholme, Bervie, Cookney, Dunnottar, Fettercairn, Fetteresso, Fordoun, Garvock, Glenbervie, Inverarity, Kingarth, Kinneff, Kinneff & Caterline, Laurencekirk
Forfar: Aberlemno, Clova, Cortachy & Clova, Dunnichen, Forfar (St James's), Glamis, Glenprosen, Kinnettles, Kirkden, Kirriemuir, K. South, Oathlaw
Meigle: Airlie, Alyth, Ardler, Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus, Eassie & Nevay, Glenisla, Kettins, Kilry, Kingoldrum, Lintrathen
= Synod of Argyll
=Dunoon: Dunoon, Inverchaolan, Kilfinnan, Kilmodan, Kingarth, Lochgoilhead, Rothesay, Strachur
Inverary: Craignish, Inverary, Kilmartin, Kilmichael, North Knapdale, South Knapdale
Kintyre: Campbellton, Colonsay, Gigha & Cara, Jura, Kilarrow, Kilbride, Kilcalmonell, Kilchoman, Kildalton, Killean, Kilmory, Saddel, Skipness, Southend
Lorn: Ardchattan, Dalavich, Glenorchy, Kilbrandon, Kilchrenan, Kilmore, Kilninver, Lismore
Mull: Ardnamurchan, Coll, Kilfinichen, Kilninian, Morven, Tiree, Torosay
= Synod of Dumfries
=Annan: Annan, Brydekirk, Dornock, Kirkpatrick Fleming
Dumfries: Caerlaverock, Colvend & Southwick, Dalbeattie, Dumfries Greyfriars, D. St Mary's, D. St Michael's, Dunscore, Kirkbean, Kirkgunzeon, Kirkmahoe, Kirkpatrick Durham, Kirkpatrick Irongray, Lochrutton, Urr
Langholm: Canobie, Castletown, Eskdalemuir, Ewes, Langholm, Westerkirk
Lochmaben: Applegarth, Dalton, Hutton & Corrie, Kirkmichael & Garvell, Kirkpatrick Juxta, Lochmaben, Wamphray
Penpont: Closeburn, Dalgarno, Durisdeer, Glencairn, Keir, Kirkconnel
= Synod of England
=Liverpool & Manchester:
West of England:
= Synod of Fife
=Cupar: Abdie, Auchtermuchty, Balmerino, Ceres, Collessie, Creich, Cults, Cupar, C. St Michael's, Dairsie, Dunbog, Falkland, Flisk, Freuchie, Kettle, Kilmany, Logie
Dunfermline: Aberdour, Beath, Carnock, Cowdenbeath, Crombie, Culross, Dalgety, Dunfermline Abbey, D. North, D. St Andrew's, Inverkeithing, Kelty
Kinross: Arngask, Ballingry, Cleish, Fossoway, Kinross, Orwell
Kirkcaldy: Auchterderran, Auchtertool, Buckhaven, Burntisland, Dysart, Kennoway, Kinghorn, Kinglassie, Kirkcaldy, K. Abbotshall, K. Invertiel, K. Pathhead, K. Raith, K. Sinclairtown, K. St James's, Leslie, Lochgelly-St Andrews, Wemyss, West Wemyss
St Andrews: Anstruther Easter, Anstruther Wester, Boarhills, Cameron, Carnbee, Cellardyke, Crail, Dunino, Elie, Ferryport-on-Craig, Forgan, Kemback, Kilconquhar, Kilrenny, Kingsbarns, Largo, Largoward, Leuchars
= Synod of Galloway
=Kirkcudbright: Anwoth, Auchencairn, Balmaclellan, Balmaghie, Borgue, Buittle, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas, Corsock, Crossmichael, Dalry, Girthon, Kells, Kelton, Kirkcudbright
Stranraer: Arnsheen, Ballantrae, Colmonell, Glenapp, Inch, Kirkcolm, Kirkmaiden, Leswalt, Lochryan, Old Luce
Wigtown: Bargrennan, Glasserton, Kirkcowan, Kirkinner, Kirkmabreck, Whithorn, Wigtown
Wigtown and Stranraer: Ardwell
= Synod of Glasgow and Ayr
=Ayr: Alloway, Annbank, Auchinleck, Ayr, A. North Newton, A. St Leonard's, A. Wallacetown, Barr, Catrine, Coylton, Craigie, Crosshill, Dailly, Dalmellington, Dalrymple, Dundonald, Eaglesham, Fisherton, Galston, Girvan, G. South, Glenbuck, Kirkmichael, Kirkoswald, Loudoun, Ochiltree, Old Cumnock, Waterside & Lethanhill
Dumbarton: Arroquhar, Baldernock, Balfron, Bonhill, Buchannan, Cardross, Drymen, Dumbarton, Fintry, Killearn, Kilmaronock, Luss, New Kilpatrick, Old Kilpatrick, Roseneath, Row, Strathblane
Glasgow: Cadder, Campsie, Carmunnock, Cathcart, Cumbernauld, Eaglesham, Glasgow (++), Gorbals, Govan, Kilsyth, Kirkintilloch, Rutherglen
Greenock: Cumbrae, Erskine, Fairlie St Paul's, Gourock, Greenock Cartsburn, G. East, G. Gaelic, G. Ladyburn, G. Middle, G. North, G. St Paul's, G. South, G. West, Inverkip, Kilmacolm, Langbank, Largs
Hamilton: Airdrie Flowerhill, A. New Monkland, A. West, Avendale, Baillieston, Bargeddie, Bellshill, Blantyre, Bothwell, Calderbank, Calderhead, Cambuslang, C. West, Cambusnethan, Carfin, Chapelton, Cleland, Coats, Craigneuk, Dalserf, Dalziel, D. St Mary's, D. South, East Kilbride, Gartsherrie, Garturk, Glasford, Greengairs, Hamilton, H. Auchingramont, H. Burnbank, H. Cadzow, H. St John's, Holytown, Larkhall, Old Monkland, Overtown, Quarter, Uddingston, Wishaw
Irvine: Ardrossan, Beith, Crosshouse, Dalry, Darvel, Dreghorn, Dunlop, Fenwick, Fergushill, Irvine, Kilbirnie, Kilmarnock High, K. Laigh, K. St Andrew's, Kilmaurs, Kilwinning, West Kilbride
Lanark: Carluke, Carmichael, Carnwath, Carstairs, Crawford, Crawfordjohn, Douglas, Lanark, Law, Leadhills, Lesmahagow, Wanlockhead, Wiston, Wiston & Roberton
Paisley: Barrhead, Caldwell, Cardonald, Elderslie, Houston & Killellan, Howwood, Inchinnan, Kilbarchan, Linwood, Lochwinnoch
= Synod of Glenelg
=Abertarph: Boleskine, Kilmallie, Kilmonivaig, Laggan, Urquhart
Lewis: Barvas, Lochs, Stornoway, Uig
Lochcarron: Applecross, Gairloch, Glenelg, Glenshiel, Kintail, Lochalsh, Lochbroom, Lochcarron
Skye: Bracadale, Kilmuir, Portree, Sleat, Small Isles, Snizort, Strath
Uist: Barra, Harris, North Uist, South Uist
= Synod of Lothian and Tweeddale
=Bathgate: Armadale
Biggar: Biggar, Broughton, Broughton Glenholm & Kilbucho, Covington & Thankerton, Culter, Dolphinton, Dunsyre, Glenholm, Kilbucho, Lamington & Wandel, Walston
Dalkeith: Borthwick, Carrington, Cockpen, Cranstoun, Crichton, Dalkeith, D. West, Fala, Glencorse, Heriot, Inveresk, Lasswade, Loanhead, Ormiston
Dunbar: Belhaven, Cockburnspath, Dunbar, Oldhamstocks, Whitekirk, Whitekirk & Tyninghame, Whittinghame
Edinburgh: Addiewell, Currie, Duddingston, East Calder, Edinburgh (++), Kirknewton, West Calder
Haddington: Aberlady, Athelstaneford, Bolton, Cockenzie & Port Seton, Dirleton, Garvald & Bara, Gladsmuir, Gullane St Andrew's, Haddington, H. St John's, Humbie, Innerwick, Yester
Linlithgow: Abercorn, Bathgate High, Blackbraes, Bo'ness, Carriden, Dalmeny, Ecclesmachan, Falkirk, F. Camelon, F. Grahamston, F. St Modan's, Fauldhouse, Grangemouth, G. Old, Kingscavil, Kirkliston, Larbert, Linlithgow, Livingston, Queensferry, Uphall, Whitburn, Winchburgh
Peebles: Drumelzier, Eddleston, Innerleithen, Kirkurd, Lyne & Megget, Walkerburn, West Linton
= Synod of Merse and Teviotdale
=Chirnside: Ayton, Chirnside, Coldingham, Coldingham Priory, Edrom, Eyemouth, Foulden, Houndwood, Hutton, Ladykirk, Whitsome
Duns: Abbey St Bathans, Bunkle & Preston, Cranshaws, Duns, Eccles, Greenlaw, Langton, Longformacus
Earlston: Channelkirk, Earlston, Gordon, Lauder, Legerwood, Westruther
Hawick: Cavers
Jedburgh: Ancrum, Crailing, Eckford, Edgerston, Hawick, H. St John's, H. St Mary's, Hownam, Jedburgh, Oxnam, Wilton
Kelso: Ednam, Hume, Kelso, K. North, Linton, Yetholm
Melrose: Ashkirk, Bowden, Lilliesleaf
Selkirk: Caddonfoot, Ettrick & Buccleuch, Galashiels, G. Ladhope, Heatherlie, Kirkhope, Yarrow
= Synod of Moray
=Aberlour: Aberlour, Boharm, Dundurcus, Inveraven, Knockando, Rothes
Abernethy: Abernethy, Alvie, Cromdale, Duthill, Kingussie, Kirkmichael
Elgin: Alves, Birnie, Drainie, Duffus, Elgin, New Spynie, Speymouth, St Andrews, Urquhart
Forres: Dallas, Dyke, Edinkillie, Forres, Kinloss, Rafford
Inverness: Daviot, Dores, Inverness, Kiltarlity, Kirkhill, Moy, Petty
Nairn: Ardclach, Ardersier, Auldearn, Calder, Croy, Nairn
Strathbogie: Bellie, Botriphnie, Cairnie, Gartly, Glass, Grange, Huntly, Keith, Marnoch, Mortlach, Rhynie, Rothiemay
= Synod of Orkney
=Cairston: Birsay, Firth, Flota, Hoy & Graemsay, Orphir, Stromness, Walls
Kirkwall: Deerness, Evie, Holme, Kirkwall, South Ronaldshay
North Isles: Burness, Cross, Lady, Rousay, Shapinshay, Stronsay, Westray
= Synod of Perth and Stirling
=Auchterarder: Ardoch, Auchterarder, Blackford, Comrie, Creiff, C. West, Dundurn, Dunning, (Findo) Gask, Glendevon
Dunblane: Aberfoyle, Balquhidder, Bridge of Allan, Buchlyvie, Dunblane, Gartmore, Kilmadock, Kincardine-in-Menteith, Kippen, Lecropt, Logie, Tillicoultry
Dunkeld: Auchtergaven, Blair Atholl, Caputh, Cargill, Clunie, Dowally, Dunkeld & Dowally, Glenshee, Kenmore, Kinclaven, Kinloch, Kirkmichael, Lethendy, Lethendy & Kinloch, Little Dunkeld
Perth: Aberdalgie, Abernethy, Abernyte, Collace, Dron, Dunbarney, Errol, Forgandenny, Forteviot, Kilspindie & Rait, Kinfauns, Kinnoull
Stirling: Airth, Alloa St Andrew's, Alloa, Alva, Bannockburn, Bonnybridge, Bothkennar, Clackmannan, Denny, Dollar, Dunipace, Gargunnock, Haggs, Stirling East, S. North, S. West
Stirling & Dunblane: Callander, Logie
Weem: Aberfeldy, Amulree, Ardeonaig, Braes of Rannoch, Dull, Fortingall, Foss, Innerwick-in-Glenlyon, Killin, Kinloch Rannoch, Logierait, Weem
= Synod of Ross
=Chanonry: Avoch, Cromarty, Fortrose, Killearnan, Kilmuir-wester, Kirkmichael, Rosemarkie
Dingwall: Alness, Contin, Dingwall, Fodderty, Kilmorack, Kiltearn, Urquhart, Urray
Tain: Eddertoun, Fearn, Kilmuir-easter, Kincardine, Logie-easter, Nigg, Rosekeen, Tain, Tarbet
= Synod of Shetland
=Burravoe: Delting, Fetlar, Nesting, Northmavine, Unst, Yell
Lerwick: Bressay, Dunrossness, Lerwick, Sandsting, Tingwall, Walls
= Synod of Sutherland and Caithness
=Caithness: Bower, Cannisby, Dunnet, Halkirk, Latheron, Olrick, Reay, Thurso, Watten, Wick
Dornoch: Assynt, Clyne, Creich, Dornoch, Golspie, Kildonan, Lairg, Loth, Rogart
Tongue: Durness, Edrachilles, Farr, Tongue
See also
List of Church of Scotland parishes
References
External links
Kirk session records
Church courts records
"Presbytery list". The Church of Scotland. Archived from the original on 7 September 2017. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
Parishes in 1825