Bishop of Argyll and The Isles

Bishop of Argyll and The Isles The Diocesan Bishop who oversees the spiritual and practical concerns of all the clergy and lay people within the Diocese of Argyll and The Isles

Good to welcome Bishop Nick and Revd Heller at the Cathedral of The Isles, Milport today.
05/08/2026

Good to welcome Bishop Nick and Revd Heller at the Cathedral of The Isles, Milport today.

Just catching up during a busy and encouraging season across the Diocese. In the past weeks I have spent time in Edinbur...
04/08/2026

Just catching up during a busy and encouraging season across the Diocese. In the past weeks I have spent time in Edinburgh with the College of Bishops and Standing Committee, worshipped and preached in Holy Trinity Dunoon, St James' Ardbrecknish, St Andrew’s Fort William, St Margaret’s on Arran, St Kiaran’s Campbeltown, St John’s Ballachulish, and met with clergy, vestries and congregations across Argyll & The Isles.
Alongside that, there has been the steady work of supporting congregations, governance meetings, planning for vacancies, and continuing conversations about ministry, mission and church life in our communities, meetings in Oban, Largs, Lochgilphead and online.

18/07/2026

This weeks West Coast Today carries a report on a special service led by the Very Rev Margi Campbell, Provost of St John’s Cathedral, Oban and Dean of the Diocese of Argyll & The Isles, last week which contained a blessing of the sea at Dunollie Lighthouse.

Provost Campbell and the congregation offered prayer for those who work at sea, and blessed the waters using seawater collected from nearby Ganavan Bay, a couple of miles north of Oban.

The service was part of the cathedral’s Festival of the Sea, celebrating God’s gift of the oceans through worship, prayer and community events.

You can read more at the West Coast Today website, which requires registration, here: https://www.westcoasttoday.co.uk/all-content-wct/bless-the-waters

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Image: West Coast Today

Some good news from Dunoon! Well done everyone.
28/06/2026

Some good news from Dunoon! Well done everyone.

Catching up after a busy few weeks…Since the beginning of May, the rhythm of life in the Diocese has been full and varie...
17/06/2026

Catching up after a busy few weeks…

Since the beginning of May, the rhythm of life in the Diocese has been full and varied—and I realise I haven’t quite kept pace with sharing it along the way.

There have been several trips further afield - to the western isles to be with Rev John Macleod and the congregation in Berneray and for baptisms and a confirmation at St Peter’s in Stornoway, several trips to Edinburgh for the installation of Bishop Dagmar and later the annual service at the War Memorial in Edinburgh Castle, to Perth for a College of Bishops meeting, and later to Stirling for the annual General Synod over three days last week. Alongside that, there have been opportunities to be in Fort William for a Clergy Study Day, presiding and preaching at St Finan’s, Kinlochmoidart, and two visits to the Cathedral of the Isles - one to cover for Canon Alec as he was away celebrating his birthday, and another to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the consecration of the cathedral, and finally back to Oban last Sunday to preside during the month of pilgrimage at the Cathedral.

And when not travelling, a fair bit of time has also been spent in meetings—online and in person—with clergy, diocesan officers, trustees, and partners, all part of the ongoing work of supporting and sustaining our life together across Argyll and The Isles.

Wonderful to be in Edinburgh and part of this joyous day as Bishop Dagmar begins her new ministry.
30/05/2026

Wonderful to be in Edinburgh and part of this joyous day as Bishop Dagmar begins her new ministry.

What an eventful few weeks since last posting here, keeping the Triduum at St John's Cathedral and then driving through ...
20/04/2026

What an eventful few weeks since last posting here, keeping the Triduum at St John's Cathedral and then driving through the snow on Easter Sunday to St James Ardbrecknish to take the Easter service in a packed wee church.
Easter week saw a trip to Skye to licence Revd Iain Osborne as the Priest in Charge of St Columba's Portree with St Michael and All Angels Raasay and St Mary's Sleat. It was a happy occasion welcoming the first stipendiary minister to this post on Skye for several years.
It was off down to St Kiaran's Campbeltown for the Sunday service on Easter 2, and then a week of meetings - IRL board and Standing Committee in Oban and then Edinburgh for the day for the Provincial Standing Committee. Back from Edinburgh in time to head off to Islay, where Easter 3 was spent with the congregation of St Columba's Bridgend. With an extra night needed on Islay as the ferries were disrupted, and as the sun was shining, we took a walk down the Mull of Oa to investigate the diocesan boundaries. Then back to Oban on Monday to donate blood in the afternoon.
Never a dull moment in the Diocese of Argyll and The Isles.

Alleluia! Christ is risen.Risen Lord Jesus,on this joyful Easter morning,we give thanks for the triumph of your love—a l...
04/04/2026

Alleluia! Christ is risen.

Risen Lord Jesus,
on this joyful Easter morning,
we give thanks for the triumph of your love—
a love that overcomes death
and brings new life to the world.

May the light of your resurrection shine brightly
in every community and every home,
renewing our faith and deepening our hope.

As a pilgrim people,
journeying together through the changing seasons of life,
lead us ever onward in your way —
giving us courage in times of uncertainty,
patience in times of struggle,
and at all times joy in your presence.

As the empty tomb speaks of new beginnings,
so shape our lives by your grace,
that we may be faithful in service, generous in love,
and steadfast in hope.

Bless our communities this Easter Day,
and make us witnesses to your risen life,
today and always.

For you are alive, now and forever.

Alleluia! Amen.

After a bit of annual leave to spend time with family as our first grandchild arrived, it was back to business with a he...
31/03/2026

After a bit of annual leave to spend time with family as our first grandchild arrived, it was back to business with a hectic few weeks, starting with a trip to Arran. It was wonderful to meet new and old members at St Margaret's Whiting Bay, as we joined the congregation for breakfast before the service and a quick bite afterwards too, before heading off for the ferry.
During the week I chaired the Faith and Order Board residential meeting, contributed to the final Lent online session, and then set off for Mull the long way as the Oban ferries were off.
We arrived Friday so that Mrs Bish could get to the inaugural 'Nourish' breakfast meeting at Ulva Ferry for 9.00am Saturday, where she was the guest speaker.
I presided and preached at the Palm Sunday service, before joining the Lent group for lunch and discussion at the wonderful An Doras in Salen. With the ferries being cancelled for the rest of the day, we didn't need to rush away, and it was good to spend time with the group as we had an unexpected extra night on Mull. We were up early to queue for the only ferry, which eventually got us back across to the mainland and via the long way round to Oban later on Monday afternoon. All set now for a belated start to Holy Week!

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