Welcome
Welcome to the John Ross Visitor Centre Website. This former church in Easter Ross has been redeveloped and now facilitates social and economic opportunities for the local community and for visitors.
The official opening marked a treasured milestone as the Seaboard Memorial Hall (SMH) acquired the former Presbyterian Church in 2020.
The centre officially opened on Friday, 13th May and the attendance was beyond expectations. This new community-owned facility offers social opportunities and learning experiences for local residents and visitors to the area.
Friday 13th May, 2020
Our official opening day which had a local turnout beyond all expectations.
A Former Church
This former Free Presbyterian Church now offers social and economic opportunities.
Located in Easter Ross
Our centre is a boost for Seaboard Villages, strengthening historic links with South Korea.
About Our Supporters
A grant of £48,500 from the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) was awarded to SMH, supporting the cost of purchase and legal fees. The local community has also contributed some of its own funds to the project.
A further donation of £54,000 towards the purchase of the premises was received from the Pyungkang Cheil Presbyterian Church (PCPC) in South Korea, which provides the project with ongoing support.
A Little About John Ross
John Ross was a missionary born in Rariche in Easter Ross. He travelled to north east China and then to Korea, where in 1887 he became the first person to translate The Bible’s New Testament into Korean. In 1910 he returned to Edinburgh, and died five years later.
What Recent Visitors Have Said
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Reach Us
Seaboard Memorial Hall Ltd
East Street, Balintore, Highland, IV20 1UA
Number to be provided if necessary
Company Ltd by Guarantee SC217924 & Scottish Charity SC025484