Former Lochwinnoch Parish Church sale talks confirmed as councillor claims building 'rotting and in decline'

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Kirk officials are locked in talks over the potential sale of the former Lochwinnoch Parish Church, it has been confirmed.An unnamed community group has “expressed interest” in buying the historic building, which held its last service three years ago.The Church of Scotland revealed discussions were ongoing after village rep Andy Doig claimed the property was “lying rotting” and in a state of “decline”.The veteran politician said he has written to the general trustees – the group appointed to make sure its buildings and funds are managed properly – to find out what they were doing to push forward the sale of the church.Councillor Doig said: “The parish kirk served the village for over 200 years at that site and many villagers have strong emotional and family ties to it.“It is causing real distress and upset that this building is now lying rotting and in decline.

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D ownload here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocial “One resident living nearby wryly remarked to me recently that he thought the Kirk were waiting for the second coming before selling it.