St. Bridget’s Church, on the outskirts of Dalgety Bay, Fife, is a ruined medieval church with documented origins dating from at least 1178. Originally part of the ancient village of Dalgety, the church was consecrated in 1244 and subsequently appropriated by the nearby Abbey of Inchcolm. In the 17th century, under the leadership of the Reverend Andrew Donaldson, the church was adapted for Protestant worship. In the 19th century, however, the structure became unsafe and lost its roof in 1830, to be replaced by a new church nearby.
Today, the ruins are maintained by Historic Environment Scotland, and elements such as the loft and baptismal font remain. Of note are three adjoining aisles, including the Dunfermline Aisle, which contains the tomb of Alexander Seton, 1st Earl of Dunfermline. The church also has a graveyard with carved tombstones dating from 1665, and an annual open-air service is held in June. It is part of the St. Margaret’s Way on the Way of St. Andrews.
- Address
St Colme Rd, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline KY11 9LH, United Kingdom - Web
https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/st-bridgets-kirk/ - Visiting Hours
Always open - What to see
Ruins of medieval church
