Bob Gillies

Robert Arthur "Bob" Gillies (born 21 October 1951) is a retired British Anglican bishop. From 2006 to 2016, he served as the Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney in the Scottish Episcopal Church. He is also a published author.

Early life and education Gillies was born on 21 October 1951. From 1969 to 1971, he worked as a medical laboratory technician. He graduated with a Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree in 1978.

Ordained ministry Gillies was ordained in the Scottish Episcopal Church as a deacon in 1976 and a priest in 1978. He served curacies at Christ Church, Falkirk and Christ Church, Morningside, Edinburgh. He was consecrated a bishop at St Andrew's Cathedral, Aberdeen on 23 September 2007.

Gillies continues to serve as assistant clergy within the Diocese of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane, especially in the church of St James the Great, Cupar.

Views In 2016, Gillies voted against changing the wording of the marriage clause to allow for same-sex marriage in the Scottish Episcopal Church; he was one of two bishops to vote against. The motion was approved by 97 votes to 33.

Personal life In 1976, Gillies married Katherine Elizabeth Greening Tucker. Together they have four sons, one of whom pre-deceased his parents.