Culross is a picturesque West Fife village on the north of the River Forth, between Kincardine and High Valleyfield. Legend tells it was founded by St Serf in the Sixth Century, and was the birthplace of St Kentigern (St Mungo). Culross Abbey dates to 1217, and the port bustled with trade from the Netherlands in the 16th and 17th Centuries. Its cobbled streets and buildings from this period frame Culross like a snapshot in time, and Culross Abbey, Palace, Town House and other buildings are now preserved by the National Trust for Scotland, but the Royal Burgh is a modern community, and s1culross.com has been developed to allow residents share their news, views and opinions, make announcements, publicise events and show off their photos and videos.

26/5/2008Westminster Church Choir, USA to sing in Culross Abbey

The Westminster Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir is especially delighted to be traveling all the way from Greensboro, North Carolina on their first International tour to Scotland mid-June.

Several choir members will be following up their Scottish roots while they are here! Under the direction of James Jones, a distinguished conductor and organist and Robert Moody a guest conductor throughout the States, the 40 member-choir is greatly looking forward to forging links with Presbyterian community in the venue where they are performing on Friday, 20 June at 7pm in Culross Abbey.

They bring with them, distinguished guest artists, performing a varied programme including Borowski, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Schubert and many familiar spirituals.

Entry will be by a donation in support of Culross Abbey Regeneration Trust (SCART). This Trust is managed by Trustees representing the church and has been set up to seek funds for the promotion of 13th century Culross Abbey and its historic provenance, as well as drawing funding from sources, we currently cannot access.

We hope you will come along and welcome the Chancel Choir to Culross Abbey, and share the enjoyment their wonderful music will bring.

Further info from A. Macdonald ahm276@aol.com

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