The Photo Gallery shows all the pictures linked with our History pages.
Original Church Building
The Meldrum Road side of the Church building from the 1950s showing the main entrance and large windows.
A view of the pulpit in 1929 when the Church had no chancel and only one transept.
A view of the Church in 1929. At this time the first Guild meetings had tea served in the Church vestibule, with the meeting conducted in the transept.
The Church on the crossroads of Elgin Street and Meldrum Road from the 1950s showing the transept.
A view inside the Church from the 1950s taken from the gallery. The stained glass windows were not installed at this point.
The same view as the previous picture, this time taken after the new window installation in the late 1960s.
Stained glass window, installed in 1969, with five sections designed by Mr. William Wilson from Edinburgh.
St. Johns in the late 1920’s before the halls were built.
St. John’s New Church Building
The new Church building just after opening in 1977.
The Church in 2007 surrounded by more mature trees!
A side view of the new Church windows and the adjoining Methven Hall (2008)
The Elgin Street windows and main entrance to the right (2008)
Notice board and Meldrum Road entrance (2008)
Main entrance and Katherine Street side (2008)
Inside the Church showing the Organ, Communion Table, Font and Pulpit (2008)
Inside the Church showing the stained glass windows and pews (2008)
A view from the pews showing the Organ and Large Screen (2008)
The Last Supper Tapestry and Book of Remembrance (2010)
View of the Church entrance from Meldum Road showing the original gates (2007)
The prayer room tower and side entrance ramp (2007)
Flower Festival 1997
Flower Festival to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the new Church building in 1997.
Flower Festival to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the new Church building in 1997.
Flower Festival to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the new Church building in 1997.
Flower Festival to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the new Church building in 1997.
Christmas Fayres (pre-2009)
A special ice cream stall welcomes visitors to the annual Christmas Fayre. (Nov 1992)
Christmas Fayre, opened by local dignitary and Rev. McNaught. (Nov 1992)
The various organisations from the Church help out on the stalls. (Nov 1992)
As well as homemade cakes etc, clothing items are very popular. (Nov 1992)
Christmas Fayre with tables of homemade baked items. (Nov 1992)
There is always a rush once the bell goes … (Nov 1992)
Waiting for the official opening to be announced for the Church Centenary Fayre. (Nov 2008)
A mouth watering selection. (Nov 2008)
The wide selection of jams and preserves. (Nov 2008)
The Jewellery Stall. (Nov 2008)
The hardware and book stalls. (Nov 2008)
The clothing stalls. (Nov 2008)
The homemade baking stall is the most popular. (Nov 2008)
A view of the Fayre in full swing. (Nov 2008)
Strawberry Teas
Strawberry Teas on a bright sunny day in May 2007.
Strawberry Teas on a bright sunny day in May 2007.
Strawberry Teas on a bright sunny day in May 2007.
Strawberry Teas on a bright sunny day in May 2007.
Strawberry Teas on a bright sunny day in May 2007.
Strawberry Teas on a bright sunny day in May 2007.
Strawberry Teas on a bright sunny day in May 2007.
Strawberry Teas on a bright sunny day in May 2007.
Strawberry Teas on a bright sunny day in May 2007.
A tasty treat awaits visitors to the Strawberry Teas in 2008.
Poor weather in 2008 meant indoor strawberries, however cake and candy stalls were also provided for the end of season Strawberry Fayre.
A special visitor for the Queens Diamond Jubilee Strawberry Tea. June 2012.
The Queens Diamond Jubilee Strawberry Tea. June 2012.
Guild/Get-Together Trips
Guild and Get-Together trip to Loch Lomond 2004.
Guild and Get-Together trip to Loch Lomond 2004.
Guild and Get-Together trip to Loch Lomond 2004.
Guild and Get-Together trip to Loch Lomond 2004.
Guild and Get-Together trip to North Berwick and Dunbar 2008.
Guild and Get-Together trip to North Berwick and Dunbar 2008.
Guild and Get-Together trip to North Berwick and Dunbar 2008.
Guild and Get-Together trip to North Berwick and Dunbar 2008.
Guild and Get-Together trip to North Berwick and Dunbar 2008.
Guild and Get-Together trip to North Berwick and Dunbar 2008.
Guild and Get-Together trip to Perthshire 2009: Arriving at a restaurant in Freuchie.
Guild and Get-Together trip to Perthshire 2009: Hitting the shops in Crieff.
Guild and Get-Together trip to Perthshire 2009.
Guild and Get-Together trip to Perthshire 2009.
Guild and Get-Together trip to Perthshire 2009.
Guild and Get-Together trip to Perthshire 2009.
Guild and Get-Together trip to Perthshire 2009.
Guild and Get-Together trip to Perthshire 2009.
Guild and Get-Together trip to Perthshire 2009.
Guild and Get-Together trip to Perthshire 2009.
The African Childrens Choir
Pictures from the visit of the The African Childrens Choir in July 2008.
The energetic dancing is accompanied by the sound of the drums.
Acting out the stories in the music is a key part of the performance.
Each child gets their chance to shine.
The end of another exciting performance.
Not all songs are sung at a high tempo. Here the children perform a more mellow number.
Singing with their heart.
The children are accompaned by friendly Aunties and Uncles.
The audience join in with many of the songs.
A farewell wave from the children.
The audience rise to salute the end of each performance.
Lead soloist in action.
The face of the African Choir.
A view of the Choir in action.
Memorabilia Exhibition
Visitors enjoying the Exhibition in August 2008 – and looking for themselves in the pictures!
Many pictures were on display from the organisations including the Boys Brigade, Girl Guides and Brownies.
Much work was put into presenting the large number of stories and pictures. Visitors followed a timeline around the hall walls with pictures from the organisations shown in the central displays.
A general view of this popular exhibition showing the many pictures from over the years.
The 1970s
To raise funds for the new Church building, 87 walkers marched 20 miles (16 laps) of Beveridge Park. Members of the congregation and all organisations took part (Sep 1975)
After a fun Treasure Hunt to raise funds for the new Church building, the North Primary, with help from Torbain School, present a cheque to Rev. McNaught (Sep 1975)
St. Johns BB won the juvenile five-a-side football league held at Balwearie Centre. Mr Tom Breen presents the Engravia Shield to Ian Norval, team captain. Team members are Douglas Morton, David Morton, Tom Brown, Ian Low and Colin Seath (1975)
A fashion show in aid of the BB summer camp fund was held in the halls. Clothes were provided by Liz Cain (Mar 1979)
An Easter Morning service at the top of Largo Law (Apr 1974)
Boys’ Brigade 125th Service
Rev Nicola R. Frail receives the Boys Brigade colours at the start of the special service to celebrate 125 years of the Boys Brigade (Aug 2008)
A packed church welcomes members of the Boys Brigade from neighbouring churches and old members from many eras (Aug 2008)
The Rt. Revd. David W. Lunan. Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and Captain John Methven call the boys to an award presentation (Aug 2008)
Presentation of the Presidents Badge to Andrew Bease, David Reekie and David Leslie. David Bease was presented with the Queens Badge (Aug 2008)
Captain John Methven receives a compass in celebration of 72 years association with the Boys Brigade (Aug 2008)
Captain John Methven receives a compass in celebration of 72 years association with the Boys Brigade (Aug 2008)
At the end of the service the colours are marched to the Cairn dedication ceremony (Aug 2008)
The Boys Brigade colours await the unveiling of the Cairn (Aug 2008)
The Rt. Revd. David W. Lunan dedicates the Cairn to 125 years of the Boys Brigade and to Captain John Methven (Aug 2008)
The Rt. Revd. David W. Lunan with the Boys Brigade colour party with the new Cairn (Aug 2008)
The Cairn dedicated to the Boys Brigade and Captain John Methven (Aug 2008)
Special Boys Brigade floral arrangement (Aug 2008)
Historic Boys Brigade banner listing the objectives of the organisation (Aug 2008)
A finger buffet was provided in the halls after the service with an exhibition of old Boys Brigade photographs (Aug 2008)
The Rt. Revd. David W. Lunan with Captain John Methven and recipients of the special badges (Aug 2008)
Captain John Methven with The Rt. Revd. David W. Lunan at the Cairn (Aug 2008)
The Rt. Revd. David W. Lunan with Captain John Methven and the Boys Brigade officers (Aug 2008)
The finger buffer is all ready for the many visitors. Spare food was passed to Linktown Church for their afternoon service (Aug 2008)
The Moderator quizzes John Methven on his experiences with the Boys Brigade (Aug 2008)
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rt Revd David W. Lunan (right), with Mr Ian Biernat, Moderator of Kirkcaldy Presbytery and their wives arrive at St. Johns (Aug 2008)
Flower Festival 2008
All Things Bright and Beautiful – North Primary School (Sep 2008)
Joseph and his Technicolor Dream Coat – Dunnikier Primary School (Sep 2008)
The New Foundation Stone (Sep 2008)
Victoria Hospital – The new hospital opened in the 1960s on the site of the Fever Hospital (Sep 2008)
The Prime Gilt Box Society of Kirkcaldy – A Charity for the benefit of widows and children of mariners lost at sea (Sep 2008)
Baptism – Features a gown from around 1908 (Sep 2008)
Missionaries – St Johns has been supporting Missionary Partners for over 50 years (Sep 2008)
War Memorial – The bronze tablet was one of few items to survive the fire (Sep 2008)
St Johns 1908-2008 – Represents Meikles Carpet Factory (Sep 2008)
St Johns 1908-2008 – Represents the great fire (Sep 2008)
Choir and Drama – St Johns has enjoyed a wealth of music over the century (Sep 2008)
MacIntoshs and Thompson Upholstery – Local family firm of Thompsons upholstered the royal blue pew cushions and MacIntoshs furniture production continues to this day (Sep 2008)
Allotments in the Parish – Much of the area around the church was given over to allotments (Sep 2008)
Youth Organisations – The church halls are home to Brownies, Guides, Mother and Toddlers and Taekwondo (Sep 2008)
Boys Brigade – Celebrated their 125th Anniversary in August (Sep 2008)
Nairn Linoleum Works – Recently enjoying a revival in popularity (Sep 2008)
Weddings through the Century (Sep 2008)
View of the St Johns history display (Sep 2008)
View of the St Johns history display (Sep 2008)
St. John’s Centenary Lunch
Centenary Lunch at the Victoria Hotel, Kirkcaldy (Sep 2008)
Centenary Lunch at the Victoria Hotel, Kirkcaldy (Sep 2008)
Centenary Lunch at the Victoria Hotel, Kirkcaldy (Sep 2008)
The Very Revd. Sheilagh Kesting with Rev Nicola R. Frail (Sep 2008)
The top table included Mrs Mary Sherrard with the Rev. Sam McNaught and his wife Janice (Sep 2008)
Centenary Lunch at the Victoria Hotel, Kirkcaldy (Sep 2008)
Centenary Lunch at the Victoria Hotel, Kirkcaldy (Sep 2008)
The Very Revd. Sheilagh Kesting cuts the centenary cake (Sep 2008)
St. John’s Centenary Concert
A special Centenary Concert closed the anniversay year. The concert started with Mary Sherrard, Lilian Haig and Mary Struthers (not shown) reading An Ancient Prayer (Nov 2008)
Ann Mitchell sings Loves Old Sweet Song (Nov 2008)
The Guides and Brownies with their Uniforms Through the Ages (Nov 2008)
Irene Wood presents The Homing Pigeon (Nov 2008)
Our Church by Effie Cooper from the Get-Together Group (Nov 2008)
The Womens Group present songs from Oliver (Nov 2008)
Scenes from the Taekwondo Display (Nov 2008)
The Taekwondo Group take a bow – who is that in the wig? (Nov 2008)
The Guild present A Vote of Thanks with Margaret Morton, Isobel Grimshaw and Chrissie Hay (Nov 2008)
Sandra Marshall sings Mary, Mary (Nov 2008)
David Potter, representing the Bible Study/Reading Group presents a Bothy Ballad: Princie and Jean (Nov 2008)
Brian Booth tells A Monks Tale (Nov 2008)
Irene Wood with How Angus went to Heaven (Nov 2008)
The Choir with a selection from Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang (Nov 2008)
The Choir with a selection from Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang (Nov 2008)
The Grand Finale – a rousing rendition of We`ll Meet Again (Nov 2008)
The Grand Finale – a rousing rendition of We`ll Meet Again (Nov 2008)
Rev Nicola R. Frail ends the Centenary Concert with the closing words (Nov 2008)
Boys’ Brigade Cairn Topping Out
The boys investigate the time capsules to be placed in the Boys; Brigade cairn (Mar 2009)
The time capsules are placed into the cairn, watched by the Boys’ Brigade and Rev. Nicola Frail (Mar 2009)
Four time capsules are inserted, made by the boys and church members (Mar 2009)
Rev. Nicola Frail explains the aims of the time capsules and celebrates the completion of the cairn (Mar 2009)
Rev. Nicola Frail receives a gift from Boys’ Brigade leader Captain John Methven (Mar 2009)
A round of applause as Rev. Nicola Frail receives a farewell card from the boys (Mar 2009)
The ceremony is completed with a round of applause (Mar 2009)
Nicola Frail’s Farewell
Bill Stenhouse presents Rev. Nicola Frail with a farewell card and cheque (Mar 2009)
To say farewell to Rev. Nicola Frail, a finger buffet was organised. (Mar 2009)
The tea, coffee and cakes were soon exhausted by the large turnout. (Mar 2009)
A card from the Church organisations and a folder of drawings by the children of the North Primary were presented to Rev. Frail. (Mar 2009)
A view of the Methven Hall with many members enjoying the finger buffet. (Mar 2009)
Rev. Frail is thanked by church members – who formed a large queue! (Mar 2009)
Discussing the future for the Church and Rev. Frail (Mar 2009)
Christmas Fayre 2009
Mary Sherrard opens the 2009 Christmas Fayre (Nov 2009)
A view of the Fayre in full flow (Nov 2009)
A welcome selection of home made jams were available (Nov 2009)
Bob Docherty with the Quiz table (Nov 2009)
The Jewellery Stall (Nov 2009)
The Cakes and Bakery Stall before opening (Nov 2009)
The Cakes and Bakery Stall enjoys steady business (Nov 2009)
The Cakes and Bakery Stall with a few items still to be sold (Nov 2009)
The Books and Obscure Items Stall (Nov 2009)
A general view of the Fayre showing the large amount of items for sale (Nov 2009)
The Cosmetic Stall (Nov 2009)
The Raffle table (Nov 2009)
The winning Bear (Nov 2009)
Easter Flowers
Floral Easter Cross (Apr 2010)
Easter Cross decorated with daffodils brought by the congregation (Apr 2010)
Easter Cross Church Decoration (Apr 2010)
Easter Cross being decorated at the Church door by the Sunday School (Apr 2011)
Easter flowers and cross by the Church organ (Apr 2011)
Easter decoration in the Church (Apr 2012)
Christmas Fayre 2010
The Jams and Ginger Wine selection (Nov 2010)
The cake ladies with their baked goodies (Nov 2010)
The cakes and home baking is all ready for the opening rush (Nov 2010)
The Fayre is opened by Santa and the hall is soon filled with buyers (Nov 2010)
Santa and his Elf in the grotto (Nov 2010)
Its all action at the baking stall (Nov 2010)
A new addition this year is the gardening section with plants for sale (Nov 2010)
Roddys emporium with a large selection of cuddly toys! (Nov 2010)
This years raffle selection (Nov 2010)
The busy Fayre with many other vistors enjoying the teas and coffees in the other halls (Nov 2010)
Rev. Robin McAlpine Induction
Rev. Robin McAlpine is welcomed as minister of Bennochy Parish Church by Mr. George Grant (Feb 2011)
The Choir prepare to lead the induction service for Rev. Robin McAlpine (Feb 2011)
Angus Black, Clerk to the Nominating Committee, welcomes Robin on behalf of the congregation (Feb 2011)
Rev. David Currie, a New Frontiers Development Worker, introduces Robin to the congregation (Feb 2011)
A light-hearted moment as Rev. David Currie shows a film of Robin being defeated by the natural environment during hill walking (Feb 2011)
Rev. Robin McAlpine thanks the congregation for their welcome and hosts the second part of the service (Feb 2011)
Presentaion and thanks to Rev. David Ferguson by Ragnar Ingebrigtsen (Feb 2011)
Presentaions were made to Rev. Catriona Morrison, Rev. Robin McAlpine and Mrs McAlpine, Mrs Ferguson and Rev. David Ferguson (Feb 2011)
Refreshments in the Methven Hall after the service (Feb 2011)
