South Ayrshire Council, Kirkin' o' the Council Ceremony, Ayr, - 11th June 2017

The Lord- Lieutenant attended the Kirkin of the Council Ceremony for South Ayrshire Council which was held in Ayr Auld Kirk on Sunday 11th June 2017
After each new Council is elected in South Ayrshire a Service is held in Ayr Auld Kirk called the ‘Kirkin ‘O The Council’ whereby an Act of Commitment is taken by the Council and the congregation and the newly elected Provost adds their signature in a bible which contains the names of those elected to the post under South Ayrshire, Kyle and Carrick, Ayr County Council and the Burgh of Ayr.
The Bible was acquired by the Church possibly during the Provostship of Hugh Miller (1841-1855) and the tradition, which is what it has become, reflects the long association and partnership that exists between the Church and the Council; together they have achieved much for the people of Ayrshire, including the establishment of the very first hospital over 400 years ago.
The ceremony was followed by a reception in the County Buildings, Ayr
Pictured below with the Lord-Lieutenant (back row far left) are the Provost of the Council, Cllr. Helen Moonie, Elected Members, the Council Chief Executive, local Clergy, and other invited guests.