Auchtertool Kirk

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Auchtertool Kirk stands in a prominent position with great views over the Fife countryside

Accessed by a gravel road from the B925 and situated on a grassy hill there has been a church in this position since at least 1178 and it has been in continuous use ever since. There have been alterations and additions over the years and the building as it is today dates largely from 1833. In 1812 a large manse was built nearby but this house ceased to be the manse in 1969 and is now a private residence. The present church bell was installed in 1887 and a previous bell is on display inside the building. The south side of the church displays a fine stained glass window - a memorial to those who fell in the first world war. Since 1991 the kirk has been united with Linktown Church in Kirkcaldy - the two churches sharing one minister. Auchtertool Kirk has an old cemetery which surrounds the church with graves going back as far as 1604. This cemetery, of course, is no longer in use; the current cemetery is a few metres to the north of the church. This kirk has an interesting history Link

Auchtertool Kirk is also served by a public path - the Auchtertool Kirk Path - which is a right-of-way and which can be used to travel from Auchtertool village to the kirk. This path makes use of two public roads - the B925 and the minor road known as the 'Puddledub Road' which runs past Kirkton Farm. In theory these two roads and the path can be used as a circular route. The Puddledub Road isn't a problem; it's a quiet road which starts just outside the village and can be followed to Kirkton Farm from where a grassy path heads uphill following a field margin to the church. However, the B925 can be a busy road and since it has neither a pavement nor a suitable grass verge it cannot be recommended for pedestrians. Those wishing to walk to the church from Auchtertool village are advised not to use the B925.

There are videos of this location on YouTube:

Auchtertool Kirk: Link

Auchtertool Kirk Path Link

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