St. Margaret’s Free Church in Fairlie was first known as the Free Church of Fairlie. It’s first minister was the Port Glasgow born Reverend – John Gemmel. He was born 03 March 1807, the second of eight children born to parents Robert Gemmell, a bookseller and Jane Cousins.  John graduated M.A. from Glasgow University in 1824 and was licensed by … Continue reading St. Margaret’s Free Church, Fairlie