The Church of Scotland Presbytery of Aberdeen’s moderator for 2014/15 is Rev Hugh Wallace.
A native of Glasgow, his appointment will be confirmed at a meeting of the Presbytery of Aberdeen tomorrow evening. Mr Wallace was minister at parishes in Carluke and Glasgow before moving to Aberdeen in 2007, to take charge at Newhills Parish Church.
Currently on the board of Alpha Scotland, he is also vice-chairman of Mission Scotland. Married with three sons and one granddaughter, Mr Wallace plays the guitar and is learning the mandolin.
He supports Queens Park FC having been minister for 20 years at Mount Florida parish church, which is adjacent to the club’s Hampden Park.