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22 Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account of Scotland] p 515

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"The church is situated in a most beautiful and sequestered spot, but being at the south east extremity of the parish it is very inconvenient for the population in general and particularly for those resident in the villages along the banks of the Tay from whom it is distant from three to four miles. The date of its erection is not known. It formed one of the Priory Kirks belonging to St. Andrews and was built according to tradition in its present site for the special accommodation of a wealthy Lady resident in the adjoining mansion house of Kirkton who contributed largely to its erection. It received a thorough repair in 1770 and was seated at the commencement of the present century. It is seated for about 350 so that the extent of the church accommodation is greatly under what is required for the population during the last year the heritors have contemplated the erection of a new church in a more central situation. And although some difficulty has been experienced in determining the site that would prove most advantageous for the parishioners it is to be hoped that this inestimable boon will not be long withheld as it is at present impossible for the aged, the infirm and the young to enjoy the benefits of religious instruction in the parish church:- Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Co. [County] Fife page 515.