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Is it no in the King street Kirk?

The organ and pipes were sold to the monks on Papa Stronsay and I understand that they were going to be restored but I can't tell you what happened to them after that. Perhaps someone in Stronsay can elaborate on that?

School Choir? Jings, you kept that one quiet Rob!

Ruth Miller (Muir) right end of second front row. Whaar thoo hidan Rob ?

East Kirk, i was there

It's definately the East Church or the Paterson Church as it would have been then.I cleaned that pews many a time as my Dad was the church officer. My job was to put the no's in the psalm & hymn boxes. The East Church was light wood and blue velvet-like material at the pulpit whilst the King Street was dark mahogany type wood with red velvet. I think we also used the King Street for the older Sunday School with the younger ones staying up in the hall at the East Kirk.

The organ's in the King Street Halls I'm sure.

The Paterson Church and the minister was Mr Parkinson. Mr Mitchell the music teacher. Spotted you Rob - from the right, fifth row, fourth in! Super to see all your faces. I'm second row from the right sitting next to the organ. Dig the hair!

I was meaning is the organ no in the King Street Kirk now?

Correct Barbara - long time no see! And there's your answer Bill!
If you could sing like me then you would keep it quiet too Sumteeik!
I have it on good authority that the organ was bought by the monks - any input there Bill?