Upper Largo Free Church

This view of Upper Largo's Main Street dates to around 1915 and shows the former Free Church on the near left hand side. This building seems to have been erected around 1843, replacing an earlier wooden church on the site. The Fife Herald of 25 January 1844 talked of how "the floor of the new Free Church took fire, owing to the overheating of the stove"and a "great hubbub ensued" although the flames were soon extinguished. However, in 1924 the congregation was dissolved and for some time the church stood empty.  The Evening Telegraph reported on 19 September 1933 that the Kirkcaldy Presbytery had accepted an offer of £150 for the building which was to be converted into a garage by a Mr David Ramage.  Significant alterations and repairs would be required to complete the conversion. It was noted that "slates were falling off and the rones were getting filled up".  The newspaper also remarked that...

"When the congregation was dissolved the members wanted it to be sure that the building would not be used as a cinema or anything which might hurt the feelings of the older members of the congregation." 

Use of the building as a garage was deemed to be acceptable and this remained the structure's use for several decades.  The building has undergone various other alterations over the years - changing in appearance - and is now home to Upper Largo Chandlery.