The next and final leg of the Fife Pilgrìm Way will take place on Tuesday, 22nd of September. Expecting to leave from the bottom car park in Ceres (next to the Bishop's Bridge) at 10am, stopping at Craigtoun Country Park for lunch (circa 1-1.30 pm) and continue to finish in St. Andrews and complete the Fife Pilgrìm Way. As this leg completes the Fife Pilgrìm Way an invitation is extended to interested parties to share lunch with us at Craigtoun Country Park and, perhaps, a

Readings, Meditation and Prayer Offered by Reverend Dr. Valerie Allan Reading Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Walking Meditation Notice what is going on in nature as you walk. Are there birds singing?Are there particular smells?What catches

The next 'Leg' is on Tuesday 15th of September. Meeting at Kennoway 'Shops' (street parking available) and starting the Way at 9.40am. Bring lunch as it will be taken on route. Please let me know of your intention to join the walk. (Note: When returning, there is a regular bus service from Ceres to Kennoway.) Kennoway to Ceres/ Description of Route Following Kennoway Main Street the 'Way' winds into open countryside, climbing through farmland to Devon Wood, before crossing Cl

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Scheduled for Thursday 3 September. Meeting at Markinch Railway station at 9.15am and setting off at 9.30am. Free parking is available at either Balgonie Bleachfield Car Park or Glass Street Car Park. Alternatively a car will be travelling through on the day and space is available. An early contact with me is recommended. iain.breakenridge@gmail.com

https://www.fife.gov.uk/facilities/park/lochore-meadows-country-park Fife Pilgrim Way 25 August 2026 Lochore Meadows to Markinch Those wishing to 'walk the way' on Tuesday the 25th should meet in the Lochore Meadows car park (free) at 8.45 on Tuesday. Pilgrims will set off at 9.00 towards Crosshill along Loch Ore shore and passing the remains of Lochore Castle , a former stronghold, then follow an easterly direction on tracks towards Harelaw Cairn to Hare Law and on to Wooden

Iain's snaps Ready to start the journey through to Culross The beginning of the first 'Leg', Culross The path ahead Culross Pier .. and there's the Abbey Tower Valleyfield Colliery Commoration stone The Constable's Cottage, Torreyburn Are we still on the right track, Cairneyhill Rape, Barley and they've taken to growing houses, Cairneyhill Looking back to the wood above Cairneyhill-1 Heading towards Dunfermline with the Abbey tower in the distance No! we didn't come by locomo

The 2nd leg of the Fife Pilgrim Walk will take place on Friday 14th of August, This leg starts at Dunfermline Abbey (North entrance) and finishes in Lochore Meadows/Crosshill; a distance of 10 miles in a north easterly direction. The Walk will start at 9.15am. Fellow Pilgrims who leave their parked car in Dunfermline can return by bus. Reading and Prayer The 2nd leg Reading and the Prayer have been kindly offered by the Reverend Iain Armstrong. Isaiah 40:31 31 but those who h

The next Carse Churches' Walk will take place on Wednesday 19th August at 10.00 a.m. Please meet at Gartmore Church, Main St, Gartmore, FK8 3RJ at 10.00 a.m. After the walk refreshments will be taken at the Benview Garden Centre. All welcome to this and every Carse Churches’ Walk. Best wishes Iain iain.breakenridge@gmail.com

Culross; the beginning of Iain's first 'Leg', Iain's first leg is now complete; yesterday's weather was awful but Iain reported that he and his fellow pilgrim Adam managed to stay dry! They were able to jolly one another along. Iain recounts that in broad terms their travel took them through villages with a past of industry that was substantially related to coal, trade and fishing. End of 'leg'1 of the Fife Pilgrim Walk, Dunfermline Also, through countryside that evidenced a

Introduction: St Serf is a foundational figure of the early church in the Forth valley. Based at his monastery in Culross, he was a teacher and missionary, where he influenced Kentigern or Mungo. The stories of Serf are filled with the whimsical spirit of Celtic myth: he was said to have turned water into wine and even defeated a dragon that was terrorising the people of Dunning. Historically, Serf represents the early Christian influence in the Pictish territories. He establ

Port of Menteith Kirk; 9th August; 6:30pm Tea and coffee, Finger pizza, sandwiches & cake All welcome

A member of Port of Menteith Church congregation, Iain Breakenridge, has undertaken to become a 'pilgrim' and in selected days during August and September this summer complete the Pilgrim Way in six stages from Culross in the south west of Fife to St Andrews in the north east. This route, or similar, was well travelled in the medieval ages and, following a dip, has experienced more interest since being revived in July 2019. Fife Pilgrim Way Where possible dates and times of '

BENJAMIN SHUTE violin music for solo violin by Bach, Biber, Brahms, Paganini, and Shute musical alchemy from 17th to 21st centuries. 18 JULY 2026 • 11AM PORT OF MENTEITH CHURCH 18 JULY 2026 • 11AM PORT OF MENTEITH CHURCH All the concerts

John Walker and Donald Finlayson, Port of Menteith musicians are bringing the popular Hillaroos and the James Clan to the Kirk on 21 June at 2 pm The Hillaroos will perform a feast of songs from the 50-90’s along with original music conceived, created and composed in the Port of Menteith by the James Clan. Don’t miss out on a foot tapping Midsummer afternoon of fun! Tickets available from ticket website: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/rock-the-kirk

The amazing Hillaroos and The James Clan will be raising the roof in the Kirk on Sunday 21st June at 2pm. Get your tickets NOW at www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/rock-the-kirk or ask any member of the Kirk. Expect an exhilarating afternoon.

Picture from the recent Aberfoyle walk The April Walk for the Carse Churches will take place on Wednesday 29th April 2026. Those interested should meet at 10.00 a.m. in the Strathblane Church Car Park across from the Church itself, on the A891, in Strathblane. Following the walk refreshments will be taken locally. All welcome to this and every Carse Churches' Walk. It is not necessary to be a member of any of the Churches. iain.breakenridge@gmail.com