Question reference: S6W-23268
- Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 27 November 2023
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Current status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 5 December 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it plans to take regarding the number of buildings described by Historic Environment Scotland as "of national importance" that the Church of Scotland plans to release from its estate over the next decade.
Answer
It is for the Church of Scotland to make decisions about its estate management based on the changing needs of its own membership.
The Scottish Government has been engaging with Historic Environment Scotland, Church of Scotland and other stakeholders on the closures of historic and listed churches. We will continue to work closely with the Church of Scotland and leaders of all faiths and denominations, to regularly discuss issues impacting on their communities.