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)
Every Thursday afternoon, Carlops Church from 2pm until 4pm 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.
An online Advent Study (via Zoom) will be held for four weeks starting on Thursday the 21st November. The study will explore the book Advent for Everyone - a journey with the Apostles by Tom Wright
The study will be led by Rev. Dr. Tony Foley and everyone is welcome to join in. The book is available from Amazon including Kindle format or from St. Andrew's Bookshop as well as other booksellers.
Our hours are 2pm to 4pm on Fridays, at the Old Church Hall in West Linton. Come
along for a chat, cuppa, company and cake! Everyone very welcome,
although under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult. Free of
charge although donations welcome but not expected. More
information from Kate Whalley.
The Open Gate
counselling service is provided in Newlands Centre, Romanno Bridge on Friday afternoons 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.
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.
This month Messy Church will be held on Sunday 24th November in the New Church Hall, West Linton from 4-6pm. Messy Church offers a warm welcoming space to everyone who wants to join in. Join us for an afternoon of fun activities and a meal together. Today's theme is "Zaccheus".
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.
An "In person" Advent Study will be held at the Manse in West Linton for four weeks starting on the 26th November at 7:30pm. The study will explore the book Advent for Everyone - a journey through Luke by Tom Wright
The study will be led by Yvonne Foley and everyone is welcome. The book is available from Amazon including Kindle format or from St. Andrew's Bookshop as well as other booksellers.
Every Thursday afternoon, Carlops Church from 2pm until 4pm 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.
An online Advent Study (via Zoom) will be held for four weeks starting on Thursday the 21st November. The study will explore the book Advent for Everyone - a journey with the Apostles by Tom Wright
The study will be led by Rev. Dr. Tony Foley and everyone is welcome to join in. The book is available from Amazon including Kindle format or from St. Andrew's Bookshop as well as other booksellers.
Our hours are 2pm to 4pm on Fridays, at the Old Church Hall in West Linton. Come
along for a chat, cuppa, company and cake! Everyone very welcome,
although under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult. Free of
charge although donations welcome but not expected. More
information from Kate Whalley.
The Open Gate
counselling service is provided in Newlands Centre, Romanno Bridge on Friday afternoons 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.
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.
There is a coffee drop-in meeting in Carlops Church on the last Saturday
of every month, from 10.30am to 12 noon. Everyone is invited: come and drink coffee, eat scones
and cake, chat, enjoy good company. There is no charge, but donations are invited, for pandemic depleted Church funds initially.
Click on the church names or church symbols to go to the pages for those churches
An online Advent Study (via Zoom) will be held for four weeks starting on Thursday the 21st November. The study will explore the book Advent for Everyone - a journey with the Apostles by Tom Wright 
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.
An "In person" Advent Study will be held at the Manse in West Linton for four weeks starting on the 26th November at 7:30pm. The study will explore the book Advent for Everyone - a journey through Luke by Tom Wright 
