Join us at our Community Open Day and help preserve the stories, memories and heritage of Burntisland Old Parish Church.
Event details
When: 5 September 2026
Time: 11am – 3pm
Where: Burntisland Old Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland, KY3 9DH
Cost: free
Programme
More details to follow!
There will be a mix of tours, music and activities throughout the open day.
Please feel welcome to drop in throughout the open day, and for as little or as long as you like.
Explore the Church
Expert-led guided heritage tours will be announced shortly.
Share your memories
Do you have memories, photographs, old documents and newsletters or other items connected with the church?
We’re keen to document these as part of the case study.
You can:
- Bring originals to the Open Day (either to donate or digitise)
- Upload copies using our online form
- Drop them off at the Memory Box held at Burntisland Old Parish Church throughout August.
Can’t make it on the day? You can still take part by:
- Completing our online memory form
- Using the Memory Box at Burntisland Old Parish Church throughout August
- Email emily@socantscot.org to organise an oral history call
Share your stories
We’d be delighted to hold a short oral history with you to share your stories, memories and experiences.
There will be opportunities to share your memories in the church on Friday 4th September and from 10-11 and 3-4 on Saturday 5th September.
You can register your interest by contacting emily@socantscot.org
Map your Memories
Help us understand how people have experience Burntisland Old Parish Church by sharing memories connected to different parts of the building. Explore a plan of the church and add your own stories, favourite places and memories.
Why Take Part?
Come along and help us celebrate and preserve the story of Burntisland Parish Church and its place within the wider history of the town. We’re inviting local residents, former congregation members, families and visitors to share their memories, photographs, documents and stories, helping us create a lasting community archive for future generations.
Whether your connection is through worship, weddings, baptisms, community events, music, friendships or family history, every memory contributes to a richer picture of the church’s role in Burntisland life. Join us to explore the building, meet others with shared connections, and play a part in recording and safeguarding the history, heritage and voices that make Burntisland Parish Church so special.
About Burntisland Old Parish Church
Burntisland Parish Church is one of the earliest churches built in Scotland after the Reformation, constructed between 1592 and 1596. Its unique square design, with worshippers seated on all four sides around a central pulpit and communion table, reflects the changing style of worship introduced in the post-Reformation Church. In 1601, the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland met here in the presence of King James VI and approved a new translation of the Bible, which later became the King James Bible. The church is also renowned for its striking interior, featuring painted woodwork, an ornate plaster ceiling, and maritime treasures including a model of the Great Michael, King James IV’s famous warship. Since 2024, the congregation has been united with Kinghorn Parish Church.
Accessibility
There is step free access to the church, and wheel chairs and buggies can access the church. The passage way into the church is narrow and had uneven flooring.
How to find Burntisland Old Parish Church
Address: East Leven St, Burntisland KY3 9DH
ReACH is a two-year project led by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and Scotland’s Churches Trust, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Pilgrim Trust.
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