Tan calf spine, light blue marbled boards. Brown title plate with gilt lettering and banding on the spine.

Magnificent & historically significant

The Church of Scotland also known by its Scots language name, the Kirk, is the national church of Scotland. It is Presbyterian, having no head of faith or leadership group, and adheres to the Bible and Westminster Confession; the Church of Scotland celebrates two sacraments, Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, as well as five other rites, such as confirmation and matrimony. It is a member of the World Communion of Reformed Churches.

The Church of Scotland traces its roots back to the beginnings of Christianity in Scotland, but its identity is principally shaped by the Reformation of 1560. According to the Church of Scotland, in 2013 its membership was 398,389, or about 7.5% of the total population, dropping to 380,164 by 2014, 336,000 by 2017, and 325,695 by 2018, representing about 6% of the Scottish population.