As normal, the Inaugural Service is planned to be held in the grounds of the Cross Kirk.
In the event of inclement weather on Beltane Sunday afternoon, (14th), the public should note that it may be necessary to cancel the open-air Inaugural Service at the Cross Kirk.
Should this prove necessary, the Service will be held instead in the Old Parish Church.
If possible, intimation of this change will be given to the public by the tolling of the Parish Church bell at 5 p.m., with the Service then being held shortly after 6 p.m.
Assembly arrangements will remain unchanged.
Any unexpected wet weather conditions around the time of assembly for the Service may also necessitate a late change of plan, and if this happens, it is hoped the Church bell will toll around 5.45 pm (approx.), and the Service will commence around 6.15 p.m. in the Parish Church, (or as soon as possible thereafter).
Should the event be held indoors, members of the public should use the seats upstairs in the gallery, although the elderly and infirm may use the rearmost aisle seats downstairs.
The organisers hope, however, that the Wet Weather Contingency Plan will not be required and that good weather on Beltane Sunday will herald an excellent start to Beltane Week 2026.
