Historic Houses in Fife and Beyond…

Markinch Heritage Group Researching Historic Houses and Estates in Fife and beyond … by Tom Addyman A specialist’s insight into their architecture and archaeology. Thursday 6th November 2025 at 7pm 252 Memorial Hall, Betson Street, Markinch (£2 entrance fee for...

October 2025 Meeting – The Resurrectionists

Thursday 16th October 2025,  Abbey Church Halls Dunfermline Historical Society   Bruce Jamieson will present ‘The Resurrectionists’ Bruce is a graduate of The University of Edinburgh who taught history for 35 years. He is the author of “Old North...

A Slave Owner in Carnock

by Dr Jean Barclay In 1779 a Carnock widow, Janet Kirk or Boswell, compiled this receipt for the sale of three slaves in Jamaica whom she inherited from her son.  A few details about Janet and what little is known about the slaves can be found at the end:   `I...

The Dunfermline War Memorial

Thursday 11th September 2025 Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries, 4.00pm – 5.00pm In the run up to the Re-dedication of the Dunfermline World War One Memorial, come and learn about the history and ongoing activities of the CWGC, both globally and locally in the...