In 1900 the majority of the Free Church of Scotland united with the United Presbyterian Church to form the United Free. A significant remnant remained as the Free Church. A dispute over ownership of buildings went as far as the House of Lords but a sensible compromise was reached. In some areas the Free Church retained the buildings and the UF had to build, where in others the reverse applied.
In Dunbeath despite the minister joining the UF the building was allocated to the Free Church and a new building was built in 1908 and became known as the Dunbeath Ross Church which was named after the minister who had led them out. The Free Church continued on the site of the present Medical Centre while the UF Church was built within earshot of their former building.
Folklore tells us that parishioners attending each church were known to hurl stones at each other as they made their way to worship!!
In 1929 the majority of the UF Church joined with the Auld Kirk which became The Church of Scotland. Today this building is known as The Parish of Latheron (locally known as Dunbeath Church of Scotland) and is one of two churches used within the Parish. The church is currently active and although simplistic in style is warm and welcoming to all.
NOTE : All logbooks must be signed or a mark made on them to confirm you have been there, otherwise they will be deleted. REMEMBER - BYOP!!