In response to the helicopter crash off Shetland earlier this evening The Rt Rev Dr Robert Gillies, Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney is in contact with the Scottish Episcopal priest in Lerwick and says "my thoughts and prayers are with all those involved in the helicopter crash..."

Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney responds to Shetland helicopter crash

October 1, 2013

In response to the helicopter crash off Shetland earlier this evening The Rt Rev Dr Robert Gillies, Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney is in contact with the Scottish Episcopal priest in Lerwick and says "my thoughts and prayers are with all those involved in the helicopter crash and in the rescue operation. Our priest in Lerwick is keeping me informed of news as it develops and we will be in touch with anyone we know in the area who might have been affected by this incident." ends