Scottish Episcopal Church

The Scottish Episcopal Church (or Episcopal Church of Scotland) is a member of the Anglican Communion in Scotland, formed in the 17th century after the national church, the Church of Scotland, adopted presbyterian government and reformed theology. The two names distinguish their organizational structures: the Presbyterian Church is ruled by elected elders (Greek, presbyteroi) while the Scottish Episcopal Church is led by bishops (Greek, episcopoi, literally translated "overseers").

Dioceses & Bishops

There are seven dioceses in the Scottish Episcopal Church; these are

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• Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney - The Most Rev Bruce Cameron (Primus)
• Diocese of Argyll and the Isles - The Rt Rev Martin Shaw
• Diocese of Brechin - Bishop Elect: The Rev Dr John Mantle, consecrated 9 October 2005
• Diocese of Edinburgh - The Rt Rev Brian Smith
• Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway - The Rt Rev Idris Jones
• Diocese of Moray, Ross and Caithness - The Rt Rev John Crook
• Diocese of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane - The Rt Rev David Chillingworth - consecrated 11 March 2005