Tayport Auld Kirk Charitable Tru

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Unused as a church for over twenty years, this building, with its distinctive leaning clock tower, is one of the best known landmarks in the area. It has been recognised by Historic Scotland as a "B" listed building, together with its unique graveyard.

Tayport Auld Kirk Preservation Group, now renamed Auld Kirk Charitable Trust, was constituted as a charity in 2003 in order to bring the building into new uses, in a sustainable plan for the future. The Auld Kirk will be a centre for cultural, social, heritage and educational purposes, and has already hosted several music, arts, and social history events.

The Auld Kirk Charitable Trust is the successor to the Trust Fund which was established when the congregation merged with the church in Queen Street to form Tayport's Parish Church. The Trust is taking forward the task of preserving the historical features of the building as well as promoting its use for the community.

As of 2006, the Auld Kirk Charitable Trust has now acquired ownership of the Auld Kirk from the Church of Scotland for community use. We are seeking funding for the upkeep of the building and its refurbishment so that it can be put to the best use for the whole of Tayport. Local groups are encouraged to use the building and also to attend committee meetings.

The Auld Kirk can offer very attractive facilities and surroundings for a wide variety of users, on a flexible basis, these could include -

• Major Musical Concerts
• Small Special Interest Music Groups
• Drama and Theatrical Concerts
• Art / Crafts Club / Centre
• Bridge / Games Club
• Lecture / Meeting Facilities
• Exhibitions of Art and Cultural Interest
• Horticultural and Floral Interest Groups
• Historical / Preservation Trust Activity
• Country Dancing Club
• Fashion Shows / Presentations
• Fundraising Events / Shows
• Playgroups / Crèches
• Family Gatherings
• Wedding Receptions
• Outside Concerts in Spring / Summer
• Doors Open 'Historical' Days
• Drop in Centre with Cafe / Rest Area

The Group's proposals are well identified, that is to bring the building into use for Cultural, Educational and Heritage uses, which will of course help to protect the main volume of the Church, the Organ and Windows as a truly atmospheric space. Small rooms and facilities can be added below the galleries in due course as support to the main activities which will take place in a flexible auditorium or Theatrical space which will be utilised by various groups from in and around the Community. In this way we hope that the Building will be revitalised to a prominence for the people of the town

For all enquiries Email: Dawn Brooks - Secretary
Address: 13 Craig Road, Tayport, Fife, DD6 9LA