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New National Director Appointed
The Rev Iain McFadzean BD MA Dip HG took up the post of National Director of Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland on 19th of April 2010. Prior to his appointment Iain was the minister of Bankfoot Church where he planned and managed the building of a new church centre at the heart of it’s community after the destruction by fire of the previous building.
Prior to Bankfoot Iain spent 16 years as a military chaplain in both the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. During his career Iain has founded and directed a number of charities primarily involved with youth and community. He comes with a reputation for innovation and entrepreneurship. Iain says, “I am delighted to have been appointed to lead Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland at what will be a period of transition but also of great potential. I look forward to being part of a vision to bring the hope and compassion of the gospel into the workplace in a way that can be understood and valued by all.”
New Chaplain Appointed To Cover Edinburgh West.
"About 16 years ago Corstorphine Old Parish were given some money for some land at Gogar and wondered what to do next.
After lots of thinking and talking 
they decided that although some of it had to be used for the usual building repairs any ancient building needs, they would rather invest in people than projects, and should reach out with care to those in their geographical area. It can be stretching enough for a minister to pastor those within the gathered group of regular “attendees” without the added stretching of an airport, a whole new industrial area and a shopping centre going up on your patch," so says the Rev James Stewart recently appointed to the post of Edinburgh West Workplace Chaplaincy.
He goes on, "Another pair of hands was decided on. And not to get scalps for the church’s attendance figures, but to make sure that those working in the locality were aware of the church’s care for them.
And so it came to pass… that early in 2009 the local parish (under the wing of the Church of Scotland, and in partnership with Workplace Chaplaincy Scotland and with the blessing of the other churches in the area) an advert was put out to employ a part-time chaplain to cover the workplaces or Edinburgh West.
I thought it looked exciting, so applied and got the job!"
James has now settled into the role and his contact details can be found on our staff page.
Chaplaincy At Union Square
The opening of the new Union Square development in Aberdeen has presented a challenge to Cate Adams, the Aberdeen City Centre Chaplain. As well as her many other duties around the city centre Cate has taken on responsibility at the new development. Union Square is the biggest retail development to take place in Aberdeen for 20 years. This now provides Aberdeen with the second largest shopping centre in Scotland. This £275 million development has generated 1000 new jobs in Aberdeen.
The retail complex houses a 10 screen cinema, a variety of restaurants as well as in excess of 60 shops and a much needed hotel.
City Centre Chaplain Cate Adams said, "This is an exciting new venture within an already vibrant city, offering a new experience in retail that compliments and enhances our existing outlets throughout the region. In an economically tough time the road ahead will have its own set of challenges and as always its a priviledge to serve those in the city working in one of its hardest sectors".
The top picture captures the crowds on the opening day of the complex whilst the lower picture is the scene at night. Thanks to Union Square for the pictures.