Welcome to the Parish of Buittle and Kelton website.
The combined parishes of Buittle and Kelton are set in the beautiful countryside of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright in south-west Scotland. The local area is mainly directed towards farming and land use in general and we are closely associated with the lovely market town of Castle Douglas.Kelton, our church is set in attractive rural surroundings where services are regularly held. The church has an Induction Loop System installed for hearing enhancement, and Kelton also has a busy church hall adjacent to the church building.
In the absence of a regular minister, our Interim Moderator is Rev Jack Owen, who resides with his wife Seonaid in Dalbeattie. His contact details are; 01556 612 125; 5 Galla Av, Dalbeattie DG5 4JZ.
A Thanksgiving for Buittle Church
Was held on July 11th 2010 at 10am
Rev Jack Owen, Interim Moderator
and
Rev.Bill Hogg, Acting Presbytery Clerk officiated
The Declaration of Purpose, announced by Rev, Jack Owen, was that this was not only the end of one chapter, but also the beginning of the next.
Austin Hyslop gave the history of Buittle Church, referring to the story of Buittle Parish Church written in 1977 by the Rev E.R.Marr.
The congregation were also delighted to welcome members of John Davis' and James Haddows' families, both of which had ministers at Buittle in past years.