The Church we know today, emerged in 1868, out of the United Presbyterian Church. Seven years later, it became known as the North United Free Church of Scotland. When the United Free Church came together with the Church of Scotland in 1929, the Church was named the North Church of Scotland. Another development happened in its history in 1942 when it united with the Seafield Church, also in Portknockie and was called the Portknockie Church of Scotland.
Electricity was installed in 1955 and later, major alterations and refurbishment took place with many volunteers from the Church and the community lending a hand. We have been blessed to receive many gifts and donations that have enhanced the interior of the Church and made it into the beautiful sacred space we enjoy today.
Events celebrating the 150th anniversary of Portknockie Church took place in 2018. The first event to mark the celebratory year, was a Junior Songs of Praise, held in May. Thanks to the generosity of the congregation, each Primary School child and Sunday School child received the gift of a Youth Bible. In August, an Anniversary Festival was held with the Church opening its doors to visitors. During this weekend, the Church was decorated with displays and a timeline showing how the Church has served the community since 1868. A Songs of Praise and an Open Air Service helped mark this unforgettable weekend. To round off our special year, the Rt Rev Susan Brown, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, visited and preached in the Church in January 2019.
The Seafield Hall, built in 1910, is our Church hall and is situated a few yards along the road from the main Church. The Sunday School and various church and community groups meet there. It is also available for private functions and meetings.
