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Inverkeithing Parish Church

Inverkeithing, Scotland

This impressive Gothic church dates back to 1244 and stands on the site of one of the first churches in Scotland. 

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Inverkeithing Parish Church, of patron Saint Peter, is an impressive Gothic Church that dates back to 1244. Inside contains items of historic importance - a font given by the Queen of Scotland in the 14th Century, and beautiful stained glass.

Christianity was first brought to Inverkeithing around 700 by Erat, a follower of St. Ninian. Ninian had originally brought Christianity to the Scottish mainland after Viking rule. The church door commemorates this with a plaque that reads, “On this hillside St. Erat first preached the Gospel.”

The church grounds feature a peaceful graveyard and a war memorial gardens for those of the town who died during the First and Second World Wars.

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The interior of the church is only accessible on Sundays, between 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Note that during this time church services will be taking place. The exterior, including the burial grounds, is free and accessible at all times.

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