1889

The establishment of a Free Church in the Hill District of Inverness was proposed. It was agreed to set up a preaching station with the hope that it would become a regular charge.

1897

The foundation stone was laid for a church to seat 800 and a hall to seat 400 with the name "The Crown Church".

1898

Permission was given by the Free Church General Assembly for the formation of a Church Extension Charge, and a grant awarded to allow the calling of a minister.

1899

On the 19th September the first minister, the Rev William Todd was inducted.

1900

The union of the Free Church and the United Presbyterian Church took place and the congregation agreed to enter the United Free Church.

1915

1917

Crown congregation temporarily united with the Wesleyan Methodist Church because the then minister of Crown, Mr MacGilp had been appointed by the Minister of Food to be Assistant Commissioner for Northern Scotland.

1924

The silver jubilee was celebrated with a week-long programme including a social evening and children's parties.

1929

On the union of the United Free Church and the Church of Scotland, the congregation voted to join the Church of Scotland.

1942 - 1946

The church halls again used for billeting soldiers. The then minister, Mr Grieve spent six years as a forces chaplain and the congregation joined with St. Stephen's congregation for joint Kirk Session meetings and for worship.

1949

Crown Church celebrated its golden jubilee with worship and a congregational social.