A WARM HIGHLAND WELCOME
Welcome to Balintore United Free Church, nestled in the heart of the Seaboard Villages of the Scottish Highlands. We’re a friendly church family of neighbours, friends, and generations together, united in our love for Christ and our desire to make Him known.
We seek to be a God-honouring, Christ-Centred, Spirit-Filled, Gospel Driven, and Mission Focussed church. We believe in simple, heartfelt worship, rooted in God’s Word and shaped by the grace of the Gospel. Whether you’re exploring faith or seeking a place to belong, we’d be delighted to welcome you.
JOHN ROSS CENTRE — 4th Anniversary
On Friday 22nd May, the Seaboard Centre will host a special celebration marking the life and legacy of John Ross, one of Easter Ross’s most remarkable sons. The event will also mark the fourth anniversary of the John Ross Visitor Centre and Abraham Park Library, which officially opened in May 2022.
The programme features two sessions: a morning session from 10.00am, complimentary lunch 12.00-1.00pm. Afternoon session starts at 1.30pm finishing at 3.30pm. Guests may attend all or part of the day, concluding with a tour of the Visitor Centre.
This is a free event, but please inform the Seaboard Hall (01862 832888) that you intend coming. This will help with the catering arrangements.
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COMMUNION WEEKEND
Our Communion Weekend at Balintore United Free Church, held on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May 2026, was a deeply encouraging and spiritually refreshing time for our congregation and for the many friends who joined with us from different parts of Scotland, and one family member coming all the way from London to be there for the Saturday night.
Over the course of the weekend, we were delighted to welcome Rev John MacLeod as our guest preacher. Originally from the Isle of Harris, John has served as Pastor of Allander Evangelical Church in Milngavie since 2009, having previously ministered in Newmilns, Ayrshire, and as Interim Pastor in Nassau, Bahamas. Alongside his pastoral ministry, he also serves on the Board of the Faith Mission and as a Trustee of Children for Christ, supporting gospel work among children in Romania. John was accompanied by his wife Carol, and it was a joy to have them both with us over the Communion Season.
Presbyterial Rally (North) 2026
What a wonderful day we enjoyed, travelling through to Lossiemouth United Free Church for the Annual Presbyterial Rally (North).
It was a real joy to gather with dear friends from across the Northern Presbytery of the United Free Church of Scotland. There was such a sense of unity and encouragement as we met together.
We were richly blessed under the ministry of Donnie MacLeod, formerly of the Faith Mission, who spoke from Matthew 15:21–28. His message challenged and strengthened us, reminding us of the persistent faith of the Canaanite woman and the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Alongside the ministry, it was a day full of warm fellowship, an amazing banquet of food, and plenty of laughter. Times like these remind us of the blessing of belonging to the wider family of God.
We returned home thankful, encouraged, and praying that the Lord will continue to build His Church.
