National Prayer Breakfast for Scotland

National Prayer Breakfast for Scotland 2025

This year’s annual National Prayer Breakfast for Scotland took place on Wednesday 11 June 2025 at Prestonfield House in Edinburgh. The theme for 2025 was Justice and we had the pleasure of Pete Greig, founder of 24-7 Prayer International as our keynote speaker. Music was provided by Celtic Worship.

The event is a public act of Christian witness to those in authority and influence in the nation, and to the nation generally, and a public affirmation of the power of prayer. A greater number of prayers were delivered at the event this year than ever before, including from several Christian social action organisations covering a wide range of demonstrating justice. Prayers were also brought by Rt Rev Rosie Frew, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Archbishop Leo Cushley of St Andrews and Edinburgh and Rachel Rose, a S6 pupil from Edinburgh. It was also exciting to have one of the prayers ‘beamed in’ to Edinburgh from Rev Donnie G MacDonald of the Free Church of Scotland, who was on the Isle of Skye – underlining the truly national context that this event has grown to. It was also an honour and pleasure to have John Swinney MSP, First Minister of Scotland, to bring the Bible reading. The event was also attended by the majority of political party leaders and many other MSPs, as well as national leaders from across many sectors of society.

It is also a source of encouragement to both believers and those of no faith, as well as an opportunity for networking across denominational groups. The NPBS is almost unique in who it brings together, including national leaders, and from across the denominations in Scotland.

The spiritual influence on the nation of Scotland is huge from such a central and large prayer event, with the combination of prayer and message this year delivering meaningful impact to many individuals. The event brings people together for positive interaction and bridge building. This year’s key national event has assisted in a greater understanding of the role of faith in modern society.