Religion

The congregation gathers for the first service.

Church reopens in former office space after relocating to holy Halbeath

A new debt advice service is to launch in Dunfermline's Viewfield Baptist Church.

A new debt advice service is to launch in Dunfermline's Viewfield Baptist Church.

Christians Against Poverty

New debt advice service launching in Dunfermline

Rev Gayle Taylor has been chosen as the church’s transition minister.

Rev Gayle Taylor has been chosen as the church’s transition minister.

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Dunfermline church celebrating new minister and reprieve from closure

Some of the repaired headstones in Carnock.

Some of the repaired headstones in Carnock.

Local government

More headstones damaged in West Fife graveyard than previously thought

Some of the damaged headstones in Carnock Kirk.

Some of the damaged headstones in Carnock Kirk.

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Headstones toppled in West Fife graveyard

The Music on the Street event at the Erskine Building in Dunfermline.

The Music on the Street event at the Erskine Building in Dunfermline.

Church members make music outside new Erskine Church building base

If granted, the unit will be used as a place of worship.

If granted, the unit will be used as a place of worship.

Planning and development

Plans submitted to turn Dunfermline office space into one of worship

Pastor Dr Oluseye Ogunbayo speaking to members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Covenant Restoration Assembly in Dunfermline at their new Erskine Building site.

Pastor Dr Oluseye Ogunbayo speaking to members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Covenant Restoration Assembly in Dunfermline at their new Erskine Building site.

Planning and development

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New owners hoping to breathe new life into former Erskine Church

Townhill Church is closing as a part of the merger.

Townhill Church is closing as a part of the merger.

Townhill and Kingseat churches to hold final services

The two churches, which consists of three buildings of worship, have merged to create one church in Dunfermline.

The two churches, which consists of three buildings of worship, have merged to create one church in Dunfermline.

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Religious movement as church merger forms new congregation in Dunfermline

The St Margaret pilgrimage procession in Dunfermline last took place in 2019.

The St Margaret pilgrimage procession in Dunfermline last took place in 2019.

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Pilgrims to descend on Dunfermline in honour of ‘extraordinary’ St Margaret

The Erskine Building has been sold at auction for £112,000.

The Erskine Building has been sold at auction for £112,000.

Planning and development

Former church in Dunfermline sold at auction for knockdown price

Rev Chris Demetriou, pastor at Rosyth Baptist Church, and his wife Julie.

Rev Chris Demetriou, pastor at Rosyth Baptist Church, and his wife Julie.

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Pastor defends sermon after 'misogyny' accusations

It didn't sell last month so the owners have changed auction houses and slashed the price.

It didn't sell last month so the owners have changed auction houses and slashed the price.

Owners slash the price of former church and put it up for auction again

The church is praying that Fife Council will reconsider.

The church is praying that Fife Council will reconsider.

Local government

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Church has 'major concerns' over impact of four months of roadworks

No hammer blow. The former St Andrew's Erskine Church did not sell at auction.

No hammer blow. The former St Andrew's Erskine Church did not sell at auction.

Interest but no buyer as old church in Dunfermline fails to sell at auction

A service will be held in Dunfermline Abbey to mark the World Day of Prayer.

A service will be held in Dunfermline Abbey to mark the World Day of Prayer.

World Day of Prayer to be marked in Dunfermline

The Erskine Building, as it's now known, will be sold at auction after a legal problem arose with the Yes U Are deal to buy it.

The Erskine Building, as it's now known, will be sold at auction after a legal problem arose with the Yes U Are deal to buy it.

'No regrets' about property fail after legal problem sinks charity plans

The deal to buy a former church ended in a legal dispute with the administrators of a late Dunfermline businessman's estate.

The deal to buy a former church ended in a legal dispute with the administrators of a late Dunfermline businessman's estate.

Church deal scuppered by legal dispute with late businessman's foundation

St Fillan's Church in Aberdour is now part of the Fife: Forthview parish union.

St Fillan's Church in Aberdour is now part of the Fife: Forthview parish union.

Historic Aberdour church forms new union with fellow West Fife worship places

The Liberty Church in Dunfermline want to make better use of the former Press building.

The Liberty Church in Dunfermline want to make better use of the former Press building.

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New church manager Eric aims to Press on with plans to fill in the spaces

The former St Andrew's Erskine Church in Dunfermline is to be sold at auction next month.

The former St Andrew's Erskine Church in Dunfermline is to be sold at auction next month.

Planning and development

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Plans for community hub shelved as former Dunfermline church put up for sale

The community carol service in Dunfermline Abbey was one of 12 taking place across the UK.

The community carol service in Dunfermline Abbey was one of 12 taking place across the UK.

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Dunfermline Abbey hosts special community carol service

Dunfermline Abbey will host a series of Advent events this weekend.

Dunfermline Abbey will host a series of Advent events this weekend.

Dunfermline Abbey set for Advent and Christmas services and events

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Peace Symposium

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Peace Symposium

Community gathers for West Fife Peace Symposium

Richard and wife Elaine with their family, along with Archbishop Cushley (centre) Canon Paul Kelly (right) and Deacon Douglas Robertson, after Mass at St Michael's in Linlithgow.

Richard and wife Elaine with their family, along with Archbishop Cushley (centre) Canon Paul Kelly (right) and Deacon Douglas Robertson, after Mass at St Michael's in Linlithgow.

Rosyth man honoured with medal from Pope

Dr Iain Greenshields

Dr Iain Greenshields

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City minister to tell all about his ‘year like no other’

The two churches, which consists of three buildings of worship, will merge to create one church out of the existing St Andrew's Erskine building.

The two churches, which consists of three buildings of worship, will merge to create one church out of the existing St Andrew's Erskine building.

Townhill and Kingseat Church to merge with St Andrew's Erskine

The walk will take in many places around the city, including Pittencrieff Park, Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum, Abbot House and East End Park.

The walk will take in many places around the city, including Pittencrieff Park, Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum, Abbot House and East End Park.

Scottish Faith group to hold annual Peace Walk in Dunfermline

Trust to look at Culross Abbey future

Dr Iain Greenshields with Lesslie Young, Chief Executive of Epilepsy Scotland.

Dr Iain Greenshields with Lesslie Young, Chief Executive of Epilepsy Scotland.

Ambassador role for Dunfermline minister

Reverend Jeremy Ross is to become new CEO of Blythswood Care

Reverend Jeremy Ross is to become new CEO of Blythswood Care

Dunfermline minister takes up charity CEO role

Fife Councillors have agreed to stop voting rights for religious representatives.

Fife Councillors have agreed to stop voting rights for religious representatives.

Local government

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Councillors agree to remove voting rights for religious representatives

Archbishop Cushley with some of the pilgrims who walked to St Margaret’s Church in East Port from Lochgelly! Fr Francisco Liporace IVE (second right) and Fr Simon Willis IVE (right), from Holy Family Parish in Cowdenbeath are also pictured.

Archbishop Cushley with some of the pilgrims who walked to St Margaret’s Church in East Port from Lochgelly! Fr Francisco Liporace IVE (second right) and Fr Simon Willis IVE (right), from Holy Family Parish in Cowdenbeath are also pictured.

Celebration of St Margaret as annual pilgrimage returns

Pilgrims will gather in Dunfermline this weekend for the return of the St Margaret’s Pilgrimage

Pilgrims will gather in Dunfermline this weekend for the return of the St Margaret’s Pilgrimage

Pilgrims to descend on Dunfermline

Dalgety Bay Primary youngsters bid a fond farewell to retiring minister Christine Sime

Dalgety Bay Primary youngsters bid a fond farewell to retiring minister Christine Sime

Children bid farewell to Dalgety Bay's retiring minister

Hungarian politicians visited Dunfermline to celebrate St Margaret.

Hungarian politicians visited Dunfermline to celebrate St Margaret.

Hungarian visitors come to Dunfermline to celebrate St Margaret

There are a series of events to celebrate the 900th anniversary of St Fillan's Church in Aberdour.

There are a series of events to celebrate the 900th anniversary of St Fillan's Church in Aberdour.

Broadway hits to help celebrate church's 900th anniversary

There is concern about a 'serious threat' to faith schools in Fife.

There is concern about a 'serious threat' to faith schools in Fife.

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Faith no more as church slams proposal as 'serious threat' to Catholic schools

St Fillan's is one of seven A-listed churches which are under threat of closure in Fife.

St Fillan's is one of seven A-listed churches which are under threat of closure in Fife.

Cultural attractions

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Celebration events to mark 900th anniversary of historic church

Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields is taking on the Wee Wander.

Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields is taking on the Wee Wander.

Dunfermline’s Church of Scotland Moderator takes on the Glasgow Kiltwalk

Events are taking place to mark the 900th anniversary of St Fillan's Church.

Events are taking place to mark the 900th anniversary of St Fillan's Church.

Celebrations for 900-year-old Aberdour church continue with concert

The photo shows from left Sarah-Jane Latto and soroptimist membersJulia Glass, Elma Doig, Helen Lyth,Eva Tyson,Tina Chapman, Ann McCarlie and President-Elect Eva Mozolowska

The photo shows from left Sarah-Jane Latto and soroptimist membersJulia Glass, Elma Doig, Helen Lyth,Eva Tyson,Tina Chapman, Ann McCarlie and President-Elect Eva Mozolowska

Appointment of a Pilgrim Pastor is a first for Fife

Archbishop Leo Cushley has urged church-goers to make representations to their local councillors.

Archbishop Leo Cushley has urged church-goers to make representations to their local councillors.

Local government

Catholic church leader warns of 'serious threat' to faith education in Fife schools

Plans for a disabled access ramp at this church have been approved by Fife Council.

Plans for a disabled access ramp at this church have been approved by Fife Council.

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New plan will make it easier to go to church

Shirley-Anne Somerville during her visit to Dunfermline Central Mosque.

Shirley-Anne Somerville during her visit to Dunfermline Central Mosque.

Dunfermline MSP meets young people at city's mosque

The stain glass of St Fillan at St Fillan's Church.

The stain glass of St Fillan at St Fillan's Church.

History of St Fillan explored as church celebrates 900th year

World Prayer Day events take place this weekend.

World Prayer Day events take place this weekend.

World Day of Prayer services to be held in Rosyth and Dunfermline

Dunfermline North Parish Church.

Dunfermline North Parish Church.

Local government

New ramp plans for Dunfermline church

St Fillan's Church is celebrating its 900th anniversary.

St Fillan's Church is celebrating its 900th anniversary.

Scottish hymn writer to visit St Fillans on 900th year

OPINION: Why do parents allow pre-school children to run riot in church?

OPINION: Why do parents allow pre-school children to run riot in church?

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OPINION: Why do parents allow pre-school children to run riot in church?

A soft play facility is set to open at a Dunfemrline church in April.

A soft play facility is set to open at a Dunfemrline church in April.

Work begins on new soft play facility in the heart of Dunfermline city centre

Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Edinburgh and Fife during their recent clean up of Rosyth Public Park.

Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Edinburgh and Fife during their recent clean up of Rosyth Public Park.

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Peace event to take place in Rosyth

Dunfermline North Parish Church.

Dunfermline North Parish Church.

Local government

Disabled ramp will help locals get into a Dunfermline church