West Tweeddale Parish Churches are a linkage of six Church of Scotland congregations in the north-west of the Scottish Borders.
Linkage means that our churches share a minister and collaborate on many activities, but each church can pursue its own goals in response to the needs and wishes of its local community.
We are churches of people, not buildings. In addition to church services, we organise a range of events to attract and interest people irrespective of what they believe, or do not believe. We welcome everyone to any and all of our events and hope we may see you at some of these soon.
These pages will tell you a lot more about us and what we do, but if you cannot find the answers you're looking for, please contact us.
Forthcoming Events: (click on the heading to view more information if available)
Baby brunch is held in West Linton every Friday in the Old Church Hall on the Lower Green during school term time. This is for parents, grandparents, carers or childminders with babies and/or young toddlers.
Our hours are 2pm to 4pm on Fridays, at the Old Church Hall in West Linton. Come
along for a chat, cuppa, biscuits and occasionally cake! Everyone very welcome,
although under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult. Well behaved dogs welcome. Free of
charge although donations welcome but not expected.
The Open Gate
counselling service is provided on Friday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm for
face-to-face appointments. Appointments can be arranged by phoning or texting 07535 898 244
Use
it for yourself or suggest it to friends. Everyone has some sort of
problem in their life that could be helped in a relaxed and pleasant
way. Sessions remain free and confidential and the client decides when
their problem has been helped – often after only 1 session. Some
problems can’t be changed eg death of a loved one, physical impairment
etc, but folk can be helped to cope more happily with these issues.
Monthly talks and a chance to chat hosted by Carlops Church. Talks will take place at 7.30pm on the second Friday of each month. Suggested donation of £5 (in aid of Malawi and Carlops Church funds) to attend a talk.
Friday 5th December, 7.30 pm ‘Who wrote that carol??’ A talk with music by Jean Arulanantham followed by: seasonal refreshments along with time to chat; art and craft stalls with potential Christmas gifts ; Fair Trade goods and an Eco stall with recycled goods.
This year's Blue Christmas Service is in St. Mungo's Church, West Linton - Monday 8th December at 7.30pm.
Come out, and join with us in sharing and hearing prayers, scripture, and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle - and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness. Everyone, regardless of church background (or lack of it) is welcome.
Are you interested in learning to sing Psalms in Gaelic? Rob MacNeacail leads a session in Carlops Church on a Tuesday evening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. No prior knowledge of Gaelic is needed as the lyrics are learned phonetically. You can email Rob at or just drop by one of the sessions.
Every Thursday afternoon, Carlops Church from 2.30pm until 4.30pm houses an informal tea and chat session. No need to book; come at any time; stay as long as you like; enjoy the company of friends and neighbours.
For one day each month the Skirling Community hosts lunch in the
Skirling Village Hall. Anyone is welcome to come along. This is held on
the second Thursday of every month at 12:00.
Baby brunch is held in West Linton every Friday in the Old Church Hall on the Lower Green during school term time. This is for parents, grandparents, carers or childminders with babies and/or young toddlers.
Our hours are 2pm to 4pm on Fridays, at the Old Church Hall in West Linton. Come
along for a chat, cuppa, biscuits and occasionally cake! Everyone very welcome,
although under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult. Well behaved dogs welcome. Free of
charge although donations welcome but not expected.
The Open Gate
counselling service is provided on Friday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm for
face-to-face appointments. Appointments can be arranged by phoning or texting 07535 898 244
Use
it for yourself or suggest it to friends. Everyone has some sort of
problem in their life that could be helped in a relaxed and pleasant
way. Sessions remain free and confidential and the client decides when
their problem has been helped – often after only 1 session. Some
problems can’t be changed eg death of a loved one, physical impairment
etc, but folk can be helped to cope more happily with these issues.
In Newlands Church on Saturday 13th December at 7pmCresendo and the Wednesdays will be presenting an evening of laughter and song in memory of Doreen Graham MBE. There will be tea, coffee and mince pies.
Tickets are £10 and proceeds will go to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and can be purchased from Jean Howat () or the West Linton pharmacy.
Click on the church names or church symbols to go to the pages for those churches
Baby brunch is held in West Linton every Friday in the Old Church Hall on the Lower Green during school term time. This is for parents, grandparents, carers or childminders with babies and/or young toddlers.
The Open Gate
counselling service is provided on Friday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm for
face-to-face appointments. Appointments can be arranged by phoning or texting 07535 898 244
Every Thursday afternoon, Carlops Church from 2.30pm until 4.30pm houses an informal tea and chat session. No need to book; come at any time; stay as long as you like; enjoy the company of friends and neighbours.
