The Free Church of Scotland, Community Land Scotland, Liberal Democrat MP Charles Kennedy and SNP MSP Dave Thompson have welcomed the government's decision.

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The Free Church of Scotland said it has taken an "unprecedented step" to write to MSPs to urge a rethink on who manages sporting rights on Raasay.

BBC: Skye ministers back Raasay crofters in sporting rights row

On Sunday, regular morning services will be held at St Giles' Cathedral and Greyfriars Tolbooth, and a free public event showcasing the "best of the Church of Scotland" is to start at 1300 BST in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens.

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