With that in mind, we took a look at the properties belonging to the Kirk that are for sale or under offer across the country, including churches, manses and residential accommodation.
Whether you are looking for a family home, an investment opportunity, or a development project, you might just land a bargain.
Described as a "once in a lifetime purchase opportunity", this Victorian manse offers seven-bedrooms set over three levels in grand detached home with large gardens in the popular village of Gretna Green. Offers over £380,000 are being sought. Photo: James Crawford
Kirk Cottage is a three-bedroom detached bungalow with gardens and a paddock located on the outskirts of the village of Kirkton of Skene, eight miles outside Aberdeen. The peaceful home could be yours for offers over £275,000. Photo: Credit First Photographics
A grand detached former manse located in the Highland village of Watten, eight miles from Wick, Watten Manse needs some modernising, but is on the market for offers over just £274,995. Photo: Northern Studios
The pretty and peaceful South Lanarkshire village of Kirkmuirhill is the location of this "bright and spacious" four-bedroom home. It is on the market for offers over £285,000. Photo: Church of Scotland