Medieval Churches

Medieval Churches

Fife was a hub of Christian activity during the Middle Ages. The region had a wide variety of religious sites, ranging from large monastic complexes down to small chapels. Most of these medieval religious buildings are now ruined or demolished, but some still survive as places of worship or community spaces.

Parish church, Inverkeithing. (Credit: B. Rhodes / University of St Andrews)

St Athernase, Leuchars. (Credit: B. Rhodes / University of St Andrews)

Dunfermline Abbey. (Credit: B. Rhodes / University of St Andrews)

Sixteenth-century fresco, Dunfermline Abbey. (Credit: B. Rhodes / University of St Andrews)

St Fillan’s, Aberdour. (Credit: B. Rhodes / University of St Andrews)

St Salvator’s Chapel, St Andrews. (Credit: B. Rhodes / University of St Andrews)

Parish church and former friary, St Monans. (Credit: B. Rhodes / University of St Andrews)

South side of parish church, St Monans. (Credit: B. Rhodes / University of St Andrews)

Old Kirk, Kirkcaldy. (Credit: B. Rhodes / University of St Andrews)

Parish church, Kilrenny. (Credit: B. Rhodes / University of St Andrews)

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Navigate to the Sacred Sites and Historic Parishes sections for an in-depth exploration of Medieval Churches in Fife.

Ruined Churches

Parish church, Kingsbarns. (Credit: B. Rhodes / University of St Andrews)

Early Modern Churches

Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, Tayport. (Credit: B. Rhodes / University of St Andrews)

Post-1900 Churches

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