Balbrinie House Hotel

Situated in the stunning Balbirnie Park.

Markinch High Street, 1884

© 'Old Markinch' by William Fiet

Roundabout on Markinch Hill

There used to be a very tall slide here too, but was taken down after being vandalised.

Under the railway

This arch is found at the beginning of the Braes Loan Trail

Dalai Lama Visit

The plaque, which used to be accompanied by a small tree, was erected to commemorate the visit of the Dalai Lama to Markinch Primary School

Dixon Mill, 1922

© 'Old Markinch' by William Fiet

John Dixon Park

One of the many features found in the park today.

Balbirnie Golf Course

The golf club was formed over 100 years years ago in 1905. Can you spot the golf ball stuck on the side of the bridge?

Plan of Markinch, 1765

Drawn by a tailor named David Thornton. © 'Some Light on the Past Around Glenrothes' by WM. G. Rowntree Bodie

New train station building

Opened in 2007

St. Drostans Church.

Viewed from Glass Street.

High Street/Glass Street

This view isn't very different to the one we see today (in the previous photo). © 'Old Markinch' by William Fiet

The old train station ticket office.

Describe your image.

Entrance to John Dixon Park

Describe your image.

Markinch Primary School

The old Haigs Whiskey Distillery

Now used as a business park and is split into allotments.

Commercial Street

Now home to the local council offices and the old bank building. © 'Old Markinch' by William Fiet

Stob Cross

Thought to have marked the sanctuary of Markinch Church's Parish

Markinch Wine Gallery

Independent wine shop that's been open for about 30 years now.

Balbirnie House, 19th Century

The House has had many owners and has been remodeled several times since it was built by the Balfour Family in the 16th Century. © 'Old Markinch' by William Fiet