Scotland/Ireland Mission
Mission leaders
Gregory and Emily Randall
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
Office address and phone: Not yet verified. Use the address in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Packages from the U.S. may incur VAT plus a handling fee collected on delivery.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cool-winter · about 986 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F / 7°C | 37°F / 3°C | 72 mm |
| Feb | 46°F / 8°C | 38°F / 3°C | 71 mm |
| Mar | 49°F / 10°C | 38°F / 4°C | 68 mm |
| Apr | 53°F / 12°C | 40°F / 4°C | 52 mm |
| May | 59°F / 15°C | 46°F / 8°C | 61 mm |
| Jun | 64°F / 18°C | 51°F / 11°C | 79 mm |
| Jul | 66°F / 19°C | 55°F / 13°C | 86 mm |
| Aug | 66°F / 19°C | 54°F / 12°C | 75 mm |
| Sep | 62°F / 17°C | 51°F / 11°C | 74 mm |
| Oct | 56°F / 13°C | 47°F / 8°C | 100 mm |
| Nov | 49°F / 10°C | 41°F / 5°C | 80 mm |
| Dec | 46°F / 8°C | 39°F / 4°C | 92 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Edinburgh Scotland Temple — Announced (7 April 2024) · ~0 km
- Preston England Temple — Operating (7 June 1998) · ~245 km
- Dublin Ireland Temple — Announced (6 October 2024) · ~351 km
- Birmingham England Temple — Under construction (22 March 2025) · ~395 km
The Church in United Kingdom
- Church Membership
- 190,066
- Stakes
- 41
- Congregations
- 298
- FamilySearch Centers
- 121
- Temples
- 2
- Missions
- 6
Practical
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- GBP
- Country code
- +44
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 28 Feb 1961
Culture & food
- Politeness, queuing, and understatement are valued.
- Tea is a social ritual (missionaries can ask for herbal tea or squash).
- Weather is changeable: bring a good raincoat.
Foods: Fish and chips, Sunday roast, Beans on toast, Scones
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources