200TH ANNIVERSARY

Two years later than planned due to the pandemic, a special service was held on July 31 to celebrate the 200thanniversary of Lochmaben Church, Dumfries and Gallery. The church has the distinction of having the oldest working bells in Scotland dating back to the 14 thcentury.

The service, led by the Very Rev Dr Susan Brown, was well attended by members, friends from the local community and further afield, and representatives from other Christian denominations in the area. Afterwards, Dr Brown planted a commemorative rowan tree in the church grounds.