Markinch and Thornton Parish Church

I’m New Here

We are an open and affirming congregation serving the parish of Markinch and Thornton that welcomes all people. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, whatever your background or history either with the church, or...

Young People

The Youth Church at Markinch and Thornton Parish is dedicated to empowering young people to take ownership of their involvement in the church. With a range of activities and services, including Sunday mornings, coffee mornings,...

Services

Times of Services Our main weekly services are held in St Drostan’s Church, Markinch, Kirk Brae, at 10.30am. We also have a shorter service on the second and fourth Sunday of the month in Thornton...

Fife Pilgrim Way

Markinch St Drostan’s Church Parish of Markinch and Thornton The church is open daily from 10.30am until 4.30pm with guides on hand.Take a full guided tour of the church or wander around on your own....

Upcoming Services

Sunday 30 June

Morning Worship in St Drostan’s, Markinch, at 10.30am with Holy Communion

Sunday 7 July

Morning Worship in Christ’s Kirk, Glenrothes, at 10.30am

Sunday 14 July

Morning Worship in St Drostan’s, Markinch, at 10.30am

Sunday 21 July

Morning Worship in St Ninian’s, Glenrothes, at 10.30am

Sunday 28 July

Morning Worship in St Margaret’s, Glenrothes, at 10.30am

Sunday 4 August

Morning Worship in Trinity, Leslie, at 10.30am

Sunday 11 August

Morning Worship in St Columba’s, Glenrothes, at 10.30am

Markinch and Thornton Parish Church of Scotland

There are records of a church at Markinch dating from the time of MacBeth but the present church tower was built in the first half of the 12th century. Pieces of Norman decoration still survive. The interior now has a light, elegant Georgian character. The visitor season has now drawn to a close so Markinch, St Drostan's Church is no longer open on a daily basis for visitors. We have had many hundreds of pilgrims, walkers, visitors to the town and locals dropping in over the last few months and our guides have enjoyed meeting every one of them and getting... Read More

About Us

We are an open and affirming congregation serving the parish of Markinch and Thornton that welcomes all people.

Whoever you are, wherever you come from, whatever your background or history either with the church, or in general, we want to meet you and welcome you into our faith family.

You are loved, wanted, and welcomed.

You are free to come along to any Markinch and Thornton Parish Church service or event. Feel free to turn up, and if you want to, introduce yourself to one of our Welcome Team.

If you would prefer, please get in touch beforehand and we will be happy to speak to you, either through email, over the phone, or we can arrange to meet for a tea or coffee.

Our community does not only exist on Sundays, we are church seven days a week and are here for you when you need us.