Rosehall Church
Rosehall lies on the western fringes of the parish. It boasts a rich heritage of crofting, trout and salmon fishing on its famous rivers and benefits from community-run trails through the forestry.
The church has a strong core membership of worshippers who are involved in the weekly running of the church, taking turns reading at the services and being actively involved in the general maintenance and housekeeping of the building. At our earlier summer services, a shorter service has been led once a month by our elders, followed by coffee and home bakes with a chance to catch up on all the goings-on in the community
The Parish
The Friends of Rosehall Church of Scotland raise funds for the church at a bi-annual sale of work. Other highlights arranged over the year include the magnificent flower festival, ‘open church’ drop-in days on Saturdays through part of the summer, fundraising bbq’s, and the very special ‘Carols by Candlelight’ watchnight service on Christmas Eve. Achness Hotel is another focal point of the parish, offering superb food and very comfortable accommodation. It is popular with fishers and hillwalkers, holds regular fund-raising quiz nights as well as informal ‘Turn up and Play’ music nights. The long-established and ever popular Four Seasons Club, meets at Achness Hotel monthly for lunch, organises various trips throughout the year and holds an annual sale.
Although numbers remain relatively small, Rosehall Primary School continues to gain an excellent reputation for producing alert, confident and happy children who will then go on to attend secondary school at either Golspie, Dornoch or Tain. There is one full-time teacher and a variety of supporting staff. There is a strong link to the local church with the minister being invited to visit on a regular basis. A highlight of Christmas in recent years has been the children’s nativity play there. Pupils will often link up with a local countryside expert for nature walks on the myriad of local trails to learn more about the birds and animals to be found in the area, along with basic outdoor survival skills of cooking and shelter-building.
Along with ceilidhs, tea dances and sales of work, the village hall is the meeting place for various village activities. It is also a popular venue for theatre and music touring companies which provide a full programme of events. There is also a local historical society, badminton and a music and arts group. An annual Rosehall Information sheet is produced to give to new residents and the information is put on the village website:
http//www.spanglefish.com/rosehallcommunityday
All residents are encouraged to belong to the village email list for ease of distribution of local information about events.
News and Events
Community and Church Activities
Maundy Thursday 14 April 2022
The Friends of Rosehall Church sponsored walk
Rosehall Remembrance 14 November 2021
Mediterranean Night in Rosehall Village Hall
Rosehall Harvest Festival
Kyle of Sutherland Churches
The Kyle of Sutherland Churches area comprises 3 Parishes and 5 Churches. The first is the Parish of Kincardine, Croick and Edderton (K C & E), the others are Creich, based in Bonar Bridge and Rosehall.
Email info@kyleofsutherlandchurches.org
KCE: Rev Mary Stobo 01863 766868
Creich: Jeani Hunter 01862 810 544
Rosehall: Colin Gilmour 01549 441 374
Rosehall Joint Service with Edderton, Ardgay, Croick, Bonar Bridge
Concert at Rosehall Church of Scotland
Rosehall services from now until the end of September 2023 are at 10am each Sunday
Our church continues with weekly Sunday services thanks to Rev Sterrett’s work with the rota. We have welcomed our locum minister, Rev Lizzie Campbell and services will also be taken during this summer by Rev Graham Bradshaw, Rev John Chambers, Dr Rosie Reid and Miss Irene Roberts. Our elders also help out as required.
Details of all events held by The Friends of Rosehall Church of Scotland are sent out via Rosehall’s village website – if you are not already on the distribution list and would like to join it, please contact Carol shenaval@btinternet.com.