| 1153 |
Parish of Bellie founded by monks from the Priory of Urquhart. Dedicated
in the name of St Peter. |
| 1797 |
Present church in Fochabers built by 4th Duke of Gordon as part of
model village. |
| 1843 |
Rev David Dewar leaves Bellie Parish Church along with several members of the congregation
to form the Free Church in the village. |
| 1947 |
Union of Pringle Memorial Church (former United Free Church) and Bellie Parish
Church. |
| 1959 |
Present Manse purchased from Crown Estates. Bellie linked with neighbouring Speymouth. |
| 1982 |
Pringle Church building sold. |
| 1985 |
New church hall built to rear of Bellie Parish Church. |
| 1997 |
Bicentenary of Bellie Parish Church. |
| 1998 |
New stained glass windows installed in apse of Bellie Parish Church. |
| 2003 |
Rev Alison Mehigan is ordained and inducted as the first female minister of Bellie Parish Church. |
| 2007 |
The 180 year old Pipe Organ is replaced as the first stage of the Bellie Church Re-order project. |
Key dates in the history of Speymouth Parish Church
|
| 1733 |
Speymouth Parish formed as a result of the union of Dipple Parish and
Essil Parish. |
| 1959 |
Speymouth linked with Bellie; union with Garmouth broken. |
| 1988 |
Speymouth re-united with Garmouth. |
| 1991 |
Roof structure of Speymouth Parish Church renewed. Church building
in Garmouth sold. |
| 1993 |
Refurbishments to the Parish Hall, Garmouth completed. |
