Being more removed from the centre of political power during the Scottish Reformation, each of the dioceses managed to continue an unbroken line of bishops.

In 1707, Alexander Rose, Bishop of Edinburgh and the first Primus, united Moray with his diocese for reason of practical oversight.

John Fullarton, Rose's successor in both roles, continued to oversee Moray until 1725, when it was felt more practical to combine it with the Diocese of Aberdeen, led by James Gadderar.

In 1777, William Falconar, also Primus, united Orkney, Moray, Ross and Caithness under his rule.

[2][3][4] In 2020, Synod Clerk Rev Canon Michael Last reported an increase in membership and in number of communicants.