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 Bellie Parish Church is located
in the heart of the Speyside village of Fochabers. Built in 1797, the present building is among the finest pieces of work produced by architect
John Baxter from Edinburgh. Elegantly steepled, the building is Category A listed. In recent years, there have been several structural improvements, including the installation of three vibrant stained glass windows as part of the Bicentenary celebrations in 1997. This was followed by the replacement of the 120 year old pipe organ with a modern Allen organ in early 2007 and major internal renovations (including a 180 degree rotation of the sanctuary, the creation of a larger chancel area, the replacement of the ceiling, a complete rewiring of the church building, an upgrade to the heating and lighting system and the installation of audio visual equipment) in 2009 as part of the Bellie Parish Church re-order project. 
The stained glass windows installed for the Bicentenary Click here for a map showing the location of Bellie Parish Church. 
Speymouth Parish Church stands just outside
the village of Mosstodloch, on the west of the River Spey. Built in 1733, it is often referred to locally as The Red Kirk for its prominent red colour. The church building, which is Category B listed, received a new roof structure in 1991. Following the completion of a new extension to the building in February 2004, the rear of the church holds a vestry, disabled toilet facilities, kitchen area and small hall. In 2008, the organ was replaced with a new Allen organ and relocated to allow the rationalisation of the worship area. The church is located in a tranquil area in the leafy countryside approximately one mile north of Mosstodloch, out on the Essil road towards the village of Garmouth.
Click here for a map showing the location of Speymouth Parish Church. 
Bellie Church Hall was built in 1985 at the rear of the church in part of the manse garden. It is used by a wide range of
organisations,
which utilise the facilities available on virtually every day of the week.
In addition to the main hall area, there is one small meeting room, an office as well as the Session House. There are good toilet facilities, including disabled facilities.
The hall is fully double-glazed, is gas-fired centrally heated and a fully equipped kitchen. It is an ideal venue for functions and is often used for fundraising events such as Coffee Mornings and Quiz Evenings for both church and non-church organisations. The Parish Hall is located in the centre of the village of Garmouth, some three miles north of Mosstodloch. Refurbished in 1993, it is widely used by active organisations
in Garmouth and Kingston, providing ancillary accommodation to the neighbouring Village Hall. It is the venue for occasional church services and is used for meetings of
the Speymouth Guild, which alternate between the Parish Hall and Speymouth Church.
Click here for a map showing the location of the Parish Hall, Garmouth. To return to the home page, click here.
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