Strathmore Parish Church of Scotland SC013352
31 May 2026
60 years as an elder!
One of our elders, Mr Alexander Ingram (Sandy), celebrated 60 years as an elder within the Church of Scotland on Sunday 31 May.
He was presented with a certificate by the Rev John Duncan, our Interim Moderator, and Sandy's good friend Dr Joe Morrow said a few words.
Sandy became an elder on 15 May 1966 in St John’s Church, Cupar.
He moved to Forfar in 1973 attending the then East Church which joined with the Old Parish Church to become East and Old, and in 1974 Sandy joined the new Kirk Session there.
In 1984 he moved to live in Glamis and became a member of the Kirk Session at Glamis Kirk (now part of Strathmore Parish).
During his more active time in Glamis, Sandy was Session Clerk for several years and masterminded many very successful musical events at Glamis Castle for church funds.
Sandy continues to do door duty at Glamis and still organises the elders for Communion services.
(L-R) Rev Canon Dr Joe Morrow, Mr Sandy Ingram, Rev John Duncan
30 April 2026
Daffodil Tea
Kettins, Ardler and Meigle Guild held their Daffodil Tea on Saturday 25 April.
An amazing £1002.82 was raised on the day.
The organisers would like to thank everyone who helped in any way.
14 April 2026
Linens for Lent
Thank you to everyone who donated towels or bedding for our Linens for Lent collection.
A total of 32 blankets and rugs were taken to The Guide Dog Centre in Forfar for the dogs to sleep on.
136 towels were donated to the Salvation Army's Skinnergate Project which helps homeless men find permanent homes.
The staff and residents at the Skinnergate Project and the folk at the Guide Dog Centre were delighted to receive the donations.
22 December 2025
The Coffee Club, which is held on Thursday mornings from 10.00 am until 11.30 am in the Legion Hall, Newtyle, has donated the overall sum of £300 to the parish in 2025.
The club is well attended and is run by Dorothy Gautier and her helpers.
It’s a super innovation and welcomes all to join in chat and refreshments in a friendly and warm atmosphere.
30 October 2025
Following our Harvest Thanksgiving services in all four of our churches we made donations to:
BaRI food project, Dundee and Angus Foodbank, Forfar Foodbank, Meigle care home, Meigle local residents and Shelter Box
28 September 2025
Following the service in Meigle on Sunday 28 September 2025 the vacancy Nominating Committee were elected and held their initial meeting.
The members of the committee will now start the process of searching for a new minister for our parish and congregation. Please keep them in your prayers as they carry out this important task.
24 September 2025
The following article was published in the Courier on 20 September 2025
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/5327073/perths-first-female-minister-carleen-robertson/
31 August 2025
Our minister, the Reverend Carleen Robertson, BD, conducted her final service in Strathmore Parish on 31 August 2025.
The service was held in Newtyle Church where she was ordained into the ministry in 1992, serving as the minister of Eassie, Nevay and Newtyle until 2024, when she was inducted to the newly united Strathmore Parish Church.
Following the service a presentation was made to Carleen.
