Historic day for Highland Theological College

Today (2 February) is a historic day for Highland Theological College UHI as UHI Millennium Institute becomes the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). Following confirmation from the Privy Council, the milestone will be marked by celebrations at UHI locations throughout the Highlands and Islands and a flag bearing the new UHI logo will be hoisted at campuses across the network. The achievement of university title by UHI is the realisation of a long-time ambition for the region to have its own university to support economic development and to help sustain rural and island communities.
Highland Theological College UHI was founded in 1994 by a group of ministers and businessmen who had the vision that a theological college would be part of the proposed university. Amongst that group were the Reverend Andrew McGowan (HTC’s first principal), the Reverend Hector Morrison (who became Principal of HTC after Rev. McGowan returned to parish ministry (East Church in Inverness) in January 2009) and the Reverend Alexander Murray, former APC minister and member of Highland Regional Council and current Chairman of the Board of Governors.

Hector Morrison, Principal, said: “This is a historic event and the culmination of years of work by many people. It is a very exciting time for the whole Highlands and Islands area and we are privileged to be part of it. For generations people have hoped for a University in the Highlands and Islands. It is finally here and it will bring great opportunities for the area – educational, economic, socio-cultural, etc. It is a momentous day and one that we will enjoy telling future generations about! We have sought God’s guidance in all that is done at HTC since the college started in 1994 and we thank Him for bringing us to where we are today.”