The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has applauded the “professionalism” of the RNLI in Caithness.
Rt Rev Colin Sinclair visited Wick Lifeboat Station to meet crew members and hear about their vitally important work.
“We were very impressed by the quiet dedication, good humour and professionalism of all those who serve in the RNLI ,” said the Moderator, who has ancestral links to the county.
“It was a real privilege to visit them and hear about their work”
Mr Sinclair, who was accompanied by his wife Ruth, also visited Wick Harbour master and the Beatrice Wind Farm Office on Friday as part of a Presbytery of Caithness tour.
The seven day presbytery visit provided the Moderator with a unique insight into the life of the local church and the communities it serves.
He visited Caithness General Hospital, North Highland College UHI and led worship at Halkirk and Westerdale Parish Church and St Peter’s and St Andrew’s Church in Thurso.
Rev Andrew Barrie, minister of Pultneytown and Thrumster Church, said: “It has been a great privilege to welcome the Moderator and his wife in Caithness.
“They fitted in so well and found many connections here.
“We are very thankful for all the institutions and organisations who opened their doors to them and were able to show the very best of our county.”
