A GLASGOW minister has been invited to join Her Majesty the Queen's household as a chaplain.

Reverend Dr Grant Barclay, who is currently serving the city as a Church of Scotland minister, will become a Chaplain-in-Ordinary.

He said: "I am honoured to be invited to serve as Chaplain to the Queen in Scotland and am humbled to stand in a tradition of Christian service to the monarch which has continued for nearly 600 years.

"I consider it a privilege to be able to offer Christian ministry to the Queen and Royal Household."

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The role is mostly a ceremonial honour with members of the Chapel Royal taking part in formal state occasions and conducting services at significant national events.

There are 10 chaplains to the Queen in Scotland, each normally retiring at the age of 70.

Reverend Dr Barclay was the Moderator of Irvine and Kilmarnock Presbytery in 2010, convened the Council of Assembly from 2012 until 2016 and is currently the convener of the General Assembly's Legal Questions Committee.

Him and his wife Karen have three adult children, Katie, Andrew and Kirsten.

Reverend Professor David Fergusson, Dean of the Chapel Royal in Scotland, said: "I'm delighted to learn that Her Majesty has appointed Dr Grant Barclay to the Chapel Royal in Scotland.

"He will bring extensive experience of ministry and leadership at local, regional and national levels to the work of the Chapel Royal.

"His wisdom and acumen is widely recognised throughout the church."