Built in 1739, the church is a T-shaped church, and is protected as a category A listed building. Externally it is painted white. The wooden pulpit is probably original to the church, complete with an old sounding board as a canopy. The pulpit is on the long wall of the church with the people seated facing each other on dark varnished wooden pews along two arms of the 'T' shape; the third part was partitioned off in the 1950s to form a vestry. It is beside a new cemetery, though the old burial ground is a short walk away and contains the reay Cross slab, part of the Highland Pictish Trail
Welcome to North Coast Parish Church of Scotland
A place where everyone is welcome!
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Worship
At North Coast parish we are one church serving three communities
Our worship alternates weekly:
Reay Church 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 11am
Strathy Church 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at 11am
Sunday school meets most Strathy Sundays and refreshments are available before the service.
Strath Halladale on any 5th Sunday month at 11am
Refreshments are served after the service.
There are small local services held at the Cenotaphs at Reay, Melvich, Strathy and Strath Halladale on remembrance Sunday, with an afternoon service at Strath Halladale at 4pm.
Reay Church 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 11am
Strathy Church 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at 11am
Sunday school meets most Strathy Sundays and refreshments are available before the service.
Strath Halladale on any 5th Sunday month at 11am
Refreshments are served after the service.
There are small local services held at the Cenotaphs at Reay, Melvich, Strathy and Strath Halladale on remembrance Sunday, with an afternoon service at Strath Halladale at 4pm.
About Us
At North Coast Parish Church of Scotland, generations of Christians have found a warm welcome in whichever of our churches you choose to come to.
Whether you live in the area or are here on holiday or touring the North Coast 500.
Old or young, Christian or just curious we would love to see you.
We are a small congregation but seek to be a church at the heart of our communities of Reay, Strathy and Strath Halladale.
Whether you live in the area or are here on holiday or touring the North Coast 500.
Old or young, Christian or just curious we would love to see you.
We are a small congregation but seek to be a church at the heart of our communities of Reay, Strathy and Strath Halladale.
Ministry
North Coast Sunday School
Children Primary age upwards meet every Strathy Service have some fun, and learn about God in their own way!
Learn More
Church of Scotland Guild
The North Coast Guild meets once a month. For more information on how to get involved contact us!
Baptisms
If you are interested to know more about being baptised or baptising a child in your family please contact us.
Weddings
If you are interested in being married in one of our church buildings please contact us.
Funerals
If you wish to speak to someone about arranging a funeral service to celebrate the life of a loved one then please contact the local funeral directors, who will work with us to provide a time and date suitable for everyone.
Contact Us
- Reay, Thurso, United Kingdom
History
Reay Church
Strathy Church
Originally built in 1910 for the United Free Church but integrated into the Church of Scotland in 1929 this building is highly visible to cars travelling through the village and has two meeting rooms as well as an airy traditional central pew layout. Tea, coffee and refreshments are served before the service.
Strath Halladale Hall
Built on the site of the former Church of Scotland Mission Building and leased to the Halladale Hall and Amenities Committee for 125 years. The original Pulpit was retained and is wheeled out during services. This is a modern, well equipped space which is often used by the community. Tea, coffee and refreshments are served after the service
