Christianity is the main religion practiced
in the city. Aberdeen's largest denominations are the Church of Scotland
(through the Presbytery of Aberdeen) and the Roman Catholic Church, both with
numerous churches across the city, with the Scottish Episcopal Church having
the third-largest number. The most recent census in 2001 showed that Aberdeen
has the highest proportion of non-religious residents of any city in Scotland, with
nearly 43% of citizens claiming to have no religion and several former churches
in the city have been converted into bars and restaurants. In the Middle Ages,
the Kirk of
