Markinch Church

22/05/2026

Since the local library was closed, there has been no Public Internet Access available in Markinch. Thanks to a grant from Fife Council, we are able to provide this service in the Session House at Markinch Church. This is available to anyone but in the meantime is only by appointment and time slots are limited.
Email [email protected] for details.
The purpose of this is to allow anyone who doesn’t have internet access or printing facilities at home to access important online services like; education, employment, local authority information and also NHS or other health information websites.
Photocopying and document printing services are also available at reasonable prices.

14/05/2026

Please give your views on which churches we should worship in on Sunday mornings. Everyone's opinion would be valued even if you are not a member of Heart of Fife Parish Church. Printed copies are also available from Markinch Church every day from 10.30am-4.30pm.

Our buildings group is seeking your views on where we worship on Sunday mornings. This will also be sent out by email and paper copies will be available again on Sunday. Please read the notes at the top before answering the questions. You don't need to be a member of the church to reply. If you have problems, please email [email protected]. - Thank you.

https://forms.gle/a7UTuxZLS2p1N1En9

12/05/2026

09/05/2026

This week, amongst the other visitors to St Drostan's church, we were delighted to welcome a group of pilgrim walkers from Los Angeles, USA who were over here to walk the Fife Pilgrim Way. The tour was organised by Celtic Ways Ireland and the walk was led by the Fife Pilgrim Way Pastor.
We provided tea and coffee at the end of their days walk and they were interested to hear about everything that goes on in our church.
We then split into groups to give them a full guided tour of the 12th century tower and the church, highlighting all the important archaeological and historical features which have revealed themselves over the last few years of research.
Thanks to all the volunteer guides and and the hospitality team who gave our visitors a warm Markinch welcome.
The group will continue their pilgrimage to St Andrews and will then travel to the island of Iona for a few days.

05/05/2026

Markinch Heritage Group's May talk will be on Thursday 7th May at 7pm in the 252 Hall. Everyone is welcome.

The sights, the sounds, the smells...

25/04/2026

Delighted that the group were able to spare the time to take a full guided tour of St Drostan’s Church.

This week, it was my pleasure to welcome and walk part of the way with Rev Dr Rhona Knight and her group, who were heading from Culross to St Andrews on pilgrimage. What a fine week they have had for it... once the haar cleared anyway! Thank you also to all who helped to look after them on their journey.

Cairneyhill Parish Church
The Abbey Church of Dunfermline
Dunfermline St Columba's Church
Auchterderran Kinglassie Parish Church
Heart of Fife Parish Church
Cadham Library
Markinch Church
Devine Cakes and Tearoom
St. Kenneth’s Parish Church
Holy Trinity

15/04/2026

Tours begin at Markinch Church next Monday and continue into October. There are some fascinating details to discover. I know the team here was wowed by the hundreds of stonemasons' marks in the tower! So why not for a bit and meet the enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides there.

Medieval pilgrims on the way to St Andrews would have stopped at Markinch for rest and refreshments. The village has lovely cafés and hotels for today's travellers, gift shops, a convenience store, golf course and beautiful trails to walk around Balbirnie Park. There's lots of history and heritage to discover like the ancient Stob Cross. And all reachable from the town's railway station - if you're not walking there that is.

Read more about this wee gem of a place:
https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/walks/fife-pilgrim-way/kinglassie-to-markinch/

https://www.welcometofife.com/destination/Markinch

Markinch Heritage Group Balbirnie Park Golf Club Welcome to Fife

01/04/2026

Markinch Church Hall will be open from 11am - 1pm Monday -Friday during the Easter Holidays for Cafe Inc. This is open to all families and is a great opportunity for you to go along and enjoy a warm, friendly space during the holidays. Eat in or takeaway options are available and there will be children's activities to keep children engaged and happy.

04/02/2026

Details of the MHG monthly meeting on Thursday 5th February.

Reminder of Thursday 5th talk, The Making Of The Sword Of State For Scotland & Other Works by their creator Alan Herriot.
252 Memorial Hall, Markinch. Free for members, £2 visitor fee. Home baking and Raffle too!