where is kilconquhar fife scotland

Where is Kilconquhar?

The village itself is situated inland, north of Kilconquhar Loch. Also in the civil parish are Colinsburgh and Largoward, the latter since 1860 being a separate ecclesiastical parish.

What are the best things to do in Kilconquhar?

Kilconquhar Castle Estate is one of the village’s most popular attractions, offering accommodation and a range of leisure facilities including a swimming pool, play parks, tennis courts and an equestrian centre where you can enjoy riding lessons and pony treks through the countryside. The two restaurants serve a variety of delicious dishes.

Who owns Kilconquhar Castle?

Kilconquhar Castle was formerly owned by the Adams of Kilconquhar. Adam of Kilconquhar married Marjorie, Countess of Carrick to become the Earl of Carrick. Adam went to the Crusades with Prince Edward of England and died in Acre.

Can you spot wildfowl in Kilconquhar?

The village lies next to Kilconquhar Loch, where it is said suspected witches were once drowned. Today you can spot a variety of birds and wildfowl here, in addition to the plants, insects and birds found at the Scottish Wildlife Trust Barnyards Marsh.

Can you walk around kilconquhar loch?

Elie and Kilconquhar Loch is a short 5 mile circular walk which will take you approximately 2 hours. Paths are flat and well trodden.

How do you pronounce kilconquhar Castle?

9. Kilconquhar. Pronounced Kin-uck-ar.

Who owns kilconquhar Castle?

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What is the longest town name in Scotland?

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch (llan-vire-pooll-gwin-gill-gore-ger-ih-queern-drorb-ooll-llandy-silio-gore-gore-goch), usually shortened to Llanfair-pwll or Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, is a Welsh word that translates roughly as "St Mary's Church in the Hollow of the White Hazel near a Rapid ...

When was kilconquhar castle built?

16th centuryThe core of the castle was a rectangular tower house which probably dated to the late 15th or early parts of the 16th century. It was most probably built by one of the first two Patricks of Kilconquhar once the dust had settled from Earl George's forfeiture since they had no other significant estates in Scotland.

Where is Kilconquhar in Fife?

Kilconquhar is a pretty village just north of Elie in the East Neuk of Fife.

What is the best place to visit in Kilconquhar?

Kilconquhar Castle Estate is one of the village’s most popular attractions, offering accommodation and a range of leisure facilities including a swimming pool, play parks, tennis courts and an equestrian centre where you can enjoy riding lessons and pony treks through the countryside.

History

KILCONQUHAR, a parish, in the district of St. Andrew's, county of Fife; containing the port of Earlsferry, the market-town of Colinsburgh, and the village of Barnyards, 1½ mile (N. by W.) from Elie. The parish derives its name from its situation at the head of a fresh-water lake, of which the Gaelic term is descriptive.

Census Records

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Church Records

The Established Church of Scotland was Presbyterian. Read more about Scotland Church Records.

Civil Registration Records

Government or civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths (also called statutory records) began on January 1, 1855 in Scotland. Each parish has a registrar's office and large cities have several. The records are created by the registrars and copies are sent to the General Register Office in Edinburgh.

Probate Records

Kilconquhar was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of St. Andrews until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Fife at Cupar. Probate records for 1513- 1901 are indexed online at www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.

Spacious Family Accommodation

The estate offers a range of spacious family accommodation ranging from self catered units sleeping from 2 up to 10 guests and hotel rooms sleeping 2 to 4 guests.

Private Events & Weddings

We host weddings and private events throughout the year in The Lindsay Room for guest numbers of 10 to 60 and in our luxury heated marquee for 80 to 180.

Informal Dining

The White Cockade Bistro is open from 8.30 am serving breakfast through to evening meals with last orders at 8.45 pm. With a selection of menus we have options suitable to all of our patrons.

Lookups

The records of the Kirk Session contain a variety of documents which detail many aspects of the daily lives of all types of people throughout Scotland from the 16th century onwards. We are pleased to be able to offer a search service in some of the records available for this parish.

Board of Supervision poor relief appeals

The Board of Supervision was established under the 1845 Poor Law Act. One of its tasks was to hear appeals by paupers against inadequate poor relief granted by Parochial Boards. These appeals were recorded in the Board of Supervision minutes. Cases were often heard over an extended period.

Sheriff Court paternity decrees

Single mothers often took the fathers of their children to court for child support. Such cases were known as filiation and aliment cases. The court could order the father to provide maintenance payments to the mother. If the mother won her case, the court would issue a decree, which would allow the mother to enforce payment of aliment.

School Leaving Certificate Exams

This is an index to the registers of school leaving certificate examination results (NRS Reference ED36). We do not currently have any records for this parish.

Anatomy register

This is an index to the registers of the Inspector of Anatomy for Scotland (NRS Reference MH1/1-MH1/30). We do not currently have any records for this parish.

List of Births with no Father's name 1855-1874

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General Register of Lunatics

This index shows patients from this parish admitted to asylums. To order a record click on the Order images link.

What is the significance of Kilconquhar Loch?

• Kilconquhar Loch (Site of Special Scientific Interest) - an important site for breeding and wintering water birds.

Where are Colinsburgh and Kilconquhar?

Location. Colinsburgh and Kilconquhar are 2 small villages within the picturesque East Neuk of Fife, both villages lie just off the A917. Colinsburgh was founded by Colin Lindsay who inherited Balcarres Estate in 1662.

What parish is Colinsburgh in?

Both villages are in the Parish of Kilconquhar. The history of Colinsburgh dates back to 1705 when Colin Lindsay, son of the first Earl of Balcarres created the village with the purpose of housing his Jacobite supporters and their families after his exile in Holland. Kilconquhar dates back to the 12th century. In the 18th century the villages were thriving with many businesses and shops. The main industry in Kilconquhar was weaving with other work including boot and shoemaking, dressmaking, tailors and farming. Heritage assets in the communities include: • Colinsburgh Town Hall, built in 1894 • The Galloway Library (Colinsburgh) • Colinsburgh Church (currently shut) • Kilconquhar Castle (now a well known holiday resort) dates back to the 1500s. • KIlconquhar Church - the ruins of the original Church built in the 12th century and later added to in the 15th century remain and three of its arches with Norman Pillars can still be seen. The present Church was opened in 1821. There are beautiful stained glass windows in the Church. • The Kinneuchar Inn dates back to the 1700s and retains the old village name.

Where is the quiet garden in Kilconquhar?

It is located to the side of the Kilconquhar Church and looks onto the Loch. • Herb Gardens - Colinsburgh and Kilconquhar have their own community herb planters.

What is the main industry in Kilconquhar?

The main industry in Kilconquhar was weaving with other work including boot and shoemaking, dressmaking, tailors and farming.

Who is the Colinsburgh and Kilconquhar Action Plan Steering Group?

The preparation of the plan has been organised by Colinsburgh and Kilconquhar Action Plan Steering Group – a group of local organisations and residents initiated by the Colinsburgh and Kilconquhar Community Council. They carried out the work with support from project staff from ENCAP (East Neuk Community Action Plan).

Is Kilconqhuar too expensive?

There is concern that housing in Kilconqhuar is too expensive for young people particularly as many homes are bought as second homes. This has a negative effect on the balance and sustainability of the community. The consultation showed there was a desire to broaden housing opportunities and to try to reduce the impact of second home ownership on the future of the community.

Description

18th century. 2-storey 3-window rubble with painted margins, relieving arches to ground floor windows, skews stepped at half their height to front, crowstepped at back. Slated.

Statement of Special Interest

The mill itself survives, but in poor condition: large 2-storey rubble and pantile, piended roof.

History

• KILCONQUHAR, a parish, in the district of St. Andrew's, county of Fife; containing the port of Earlsferry, the market-town of Colinsburgh, and the village of Barnyards, 1½ mile (N. by W.) from Elie. The parish derives its name from its situation at the head of a fresh-water lake, of which the Gaelic term is descriptive. The church, erected in 1821,...

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Census Records

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Probate Records