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What is the Northern Convention?

This year we celebrate 95 years of the Scottish Northern Convention — a remarkable legacy of gospel witness, biblical preaching, and Christian fellowship in the north of Scotland.

The Convention began in the early 1930s, born out of a desire to see believers gathered for clear Bible teaching, united prayer, and renewed commitment to mission. What started as a simple gathering soon became an annual fixture, drawing people from across Scotland and beyond to sit under the teaching of God’s Word.

Through the decades, the Convention has witnessed changing times — from the challenges of the mid-20th century to the spiritual needs of each new generation — yet its heart has remained the same: Christ-centered preaching, worship, and encouragement for God’s people.

Many well-known Bible teachers, evangelists, and missionaries have shared in its platform, and countless lives have been shaped through faithful ministry, friendships formed under canvas, and a shared vision for the gospel.

As we mark 95 years, we give thanks for those who laid the foundations, those who have faithfully served through the years, and the generations still to come.

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
— Hebrews 13:8

All are welcome!

If you live in the Highlands, this is right on your doorstep – and it’s for you. Come for the whole weekend or just a session or two – and bring others along to share it with you.

The Scottish Northern Convention began in 1931 and apart from a short break during the years of the Second World War, it has been held continuously ever since.

This year therefore sees the 95th year of Convention Ministry in the Highlands.

The Convention is modelled along the lines of its bigger sister – the Keswick Convention and the aim of the Convention remains that of deepening spiritual life.

Location & Directions

The Convention takes place at Dingwall & Strathpeffer Free Church, prominently situated opposite Dingwall Railway Station at the northern end of the town’s High Street.

Dingwall & Strathpeffer Free Church
High Street
Dingwall
IV15 9HA

Parking

Free public parking is available nearby at the railway station and along the lower end of the High Street and surrounding town areas.

Accessibility
Parking spaces are available at the front of the building and wheelchair access with ramp can be found to the rear of the building.

Trustees / Organisers

Rev Hector Morrison (Chairperson)
Rev Malcolm Maclean (Vice-Chairperson)
Major (Retd) Iain A Macdonald (Secretary)
Jonathan Innes (Treasurer)
Rev Hugh Robert McInally-Adair (Publicist)
Jillian Innes (Worship)
Donnie MacLeod (Missions)
Rev Calum Iain Macleod
John Macdonald
Sharon Macleod
Stuart Smith