Melrose - As Melrose Abbey fell into disrepair a new Parish Church was opened on the Weirhill in 1810. It was destroyed by fire in 1908. Only the tower, bearing the date MDCCCX, survived and was incorporated in the present building which was dedicated in 1911.

Old Melrose is important as being one of the earliest Anglo-Saxon monasteries in northern Britain and the first spiritual home of St. Cuthbert

Bowden - Dating back almost 900 years Bowden Kirk has an interesting history. An oasis of peace and tranquility, just off St Cuthbert’s Way, the church is well worth a visit.

Newtown Church opened in 1868, designed by John Paterson. Built in pink sandstone with cream stone margins, the simple nave and aisles change to a many sided apse flanked by porches, one with a pyramid roof, the other with a spire.

St Boswells congregation originally worshipped

in a disused barn near the smithy and built the

current St Boswells Parish Church themselves for

around £80, as a Free Church, after the split in

the Church of Scotland in 1843. Originally it

was a plain, almost square building with no

seating and an earth floor.

Maxton Kirk is reputed to have been

a place of worship for almost 1,000

years. It is dedicated to St Cuthbert

Part of the Cheviot Churches parish, Morebattle Kirk stands on a hill overlooking the Kale Water and has stunning views over the Cheviot Hills. It is open during the day for prayer and reflection.

Yetholm Kirk is the church for the twin villages of Town and Kirk Yetholm and has a bright remodelled sanctuary. It is open during the day, and visitors can make themselves a coffee and visit the exhibition of the church' s history.

St Mary’s Church dates from 1764 and was extended in 1913 with the addition of the chancel. The building contains some notable Victorian windows in the nave and some exceptionally fine 20th century stained glass in the sanctuary.

Many items in the church are gifts in memory of particular persons, or events and make for an interesting discovery of social history.

Wooler URC - The present church building in Cheviot Street was built in 1778, near to an older, much dilapidated structure. In 1886 new stained glass windows, in the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, were inserted. In 2021 a new Warm Hub was installed creating opportunities for further activities.

The building has been redeveloped in a way that honours the heritage of the past, whilst providing versatile facilities to meet the needs of many different visitors. The latest work provides the Centre with additional, and improved, toilet facilities; a much more user-friendly stair to the mezzanine area; additional storage for coats, etc.; repairs to the outer doors and new inner doors to keep the heat in for user groups; and much improved the Bothy.

"A warm welcome awaits when you visit the church of St Mary's, Holy Island. Our church is open daily to welcome visitors. Come and explore our history, reflect on our Christian story and faith and take a moment to enjoy the stillness and tranquillity of this sacred place."

Revd Canon Dr Sarah Hills - Vicar of Holy Island