There is a more up-to-date article on the origins of the Kirkin' here:

http://www.scottishtartans.org/kirkin.htm

Written by some cheeky wee history teacher tae boot.

McRae's article, whilst basically sound, does contain some errors as well.

I would be happy to give advice/suggestions/ideas/etc., as I am the organiser of our local St. Andrew's society's Kirkin' -- just PM me or shoot me an e-mail.

Frank: there's no reason why your Lutheran parish couldn't do a Kirkin' -- you could always honour Patrick Hamilton, the Scottish Lutheran martyr. :mrgreen:

T.