The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale welcomes you.
The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale was formed from the former Presbyteries of Falkirk, Hamilton and Lanark. If you live in the area or are just interested in the Church of Scotland within the area, welcome.
On this page you will find information relating to the new Presbytery as it takes its first steps after being formed in early 2022. Contact information for the Presbytery is available at the bottom of the page.
Join us live
Our next livestream will be the presbytery meeting for ordinary business, 7th February 2026, 10am.
Vacancies
The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale offers an exciting opportunity to work with congregations and groups of congregations to promote effective and creative mission through participation in the implementation of the Presbytery Mission Plan and ensure collaborative working.
This appointment is for a fixed term until the end of December 2026
Closing date: 12 noon on 16 February 2026
Introducing our Moderator
Rev Scott Burton is the moderator of Forth Valley and Clydesdale Presbytery from September 2025 - August 2026.
Scott has been married to Gill for 20 years and they have 3 children. Scott was ordained and inducted into his first charge at Brightons Parish Church in January 2019 and oversaw the congregation's journey into a 4-way Union with Slamannan, Muiravonside and Blackbraes and Shieldhill congregations to form the Upper Braes Parish Church in November 2024. Across the years Scott has served on the Ministries Council, Priority Areas Committee, Go For It Committee, on Presbytery committees and as Interim Moderator and Placement Supervisor. Beyond ministry, Scott enjoys playing guitar, a dram, road cycling and drone cinematography.
The moderator wears an official Badge of Office. The badge was designed and made by Karen Walls, a member at Larbert West Parish Church, and depict the Burning Bush from the story of Moses in the Bible, the symbol of the Church of Scotland in front of a Saltire.
Presbytery Clerk
Rev Fiona Crawford is the Presbytery Clerk for Forth Valley and Clydesdale Presbytery.
Mrs Crawford comes with a background working in Change Delivery and Operational Design within the Corporate, Public and Third Sectors.
She also worked as Strategy Officer for Glasgow Presbytery before training for the ministry within the Church of Scotland.
You can use the contact details below to contact Fiona and the presbytery office team.
Contacting the Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale
The contact details for the Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale are:
