St Giles' and Elgin High up for closure in Church of Scotland cuts

Aerial view of St Giles' Church looking across Elgin High Street and rest of town.

In Full: St Giles’ Church in heart of Elgin could close as part of Church of Scotland budget cuts in Moray

The Church of Scotland has proposed four buildings for closure due to falling congregation numbers and less ministers.

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