Scottish Episcopal Church permits gay marriage in historic vote
The Scottish Episcopal Church has become the first UK Anglican church to legalise gay marriage.
A motion that changes church law was passed narrowly passed on Thursday afternoon.
The historic move means Scottish Anglican ministers will be allowed to conduct same-sex weddings, setting the SEC on a collision course with other Anglican churches around the world. Conservatives are poised now to announce a controversial 'missionary bishop' to minister to those opposed to gay marriage.