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The Diocese of Aberdeen was founded in 1100 and its first bishop was Nectan. The Diocese of Orkney was founded in 1073 and the first bishop was Ralph. These dioceses were united in 1865 to create the United Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney.

Including Shetland and Orkney , the diocese covers Aberdeen city and Aberdeenshire , including to the north Buckie , Banff , Peterhead , Fraserburgh , Ellon , and following the River Dee to encompass Banchory , Ballater and Braemar .


BISHOPS


  • (1814-1883)

  • (1827-1905)

  • (1841-1911)

  • (1868-1917)

  • (1868-1952)

  • (1889-1955)

  • (1905-1988)

  • (1910-1989)

  • (1927-)


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