King and Queen attend Harvest service at Crathie Kirk to celebrate Scots farmers

Crathie Kirk, the place of worship most well-known for regular visits by the Royal Family when they are in residence at Balmoral Castle, hosted its annual Harvest service on Sunday (October 5)

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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From left: Dr Robert Lovie, vice-president of RHASS, Pat Machray, president of RHASS, Sarah Mackie, past director of RHASS, Rev Ken MacKenzie, chaplain to RHASS for this Aberdeenshire presidential year, and James Logan, RHASS chair
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From left: Dr Robert Lovie, vice-president of RHASS, Pat Machray, president of RHASS, Sarah Mackie, past director of RHASS, Rev Ken MacKenzie, chaplain to RHASS for this Aberdeenshire presidential year, and James Logan, RHASS chair

The King and Queen joined the congregation of more than 200 to enjoy the Harvest service, which was arranged in conjunction with the RHASS Aberdeenshire presidential team. Queen Camilla and King Charles...

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