34-663: Gilruth is a Scottish surname. Notable people with the surname include: Jenny Gilruth , Scottish politician John A. Gilruth (1871–1937), Australian veterinary scientist and former Administrator of the Northern Territory May H. Gilruth , (1885–1962), American artist Robert R. Gilruth (1913–2000), American aviation and space pioneer George Ritchie Gilruth MD FRSE (d.1921), Scottish surgeon See also [ edit ] Mount Gilruth , mountain of Antarctica [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with
68-451: A private ceremony. Markinch Markinch ( / m ɑːr ˈ k ɪ n tʃ / , Scottish Gaelic : Marc Innis) is both a village and a parish in the heart of Fife , Scotland. According to an estimate taken in 2008, the village has a population of 2,420. The civil parish had a population of 16,530 (in 2011). Markinch is east of Fife's administrative centre, Glenrothes , and preceded Cupar as Fife's place of warranty and justice prior to
102-679: A report into violence in schools in the Aberdeen City Council area. Scotland's largest union representing teachers, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) claimed that they found it "very difficult to understand why the cabinet secretary would not have read the Aberdeen report or at least have been briefed on it". Addressing the comments made by an EIS spokesperson, Gilruth said that the report would "be for Aberdeen City Council to respond to", and also highlighted her awareness around
136-529: A steed or charger, and innis is the Gaelic for a meadow or an island, here probably meaning a piece of land rising out of or above a body of water or a bog. The earliest written reference is a charter of around 1050 transferring ownership of the church to the Culdees of Loch Leven . Fife's early medieval place of legal assembly is listed as Dalgynch in early Scottish law books and charters. The original site of Dalginch
170-670: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Jenny Gilruth Jennifer Madeleine Gilruth (born 1984) is a Scottish politician who has served as the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills since 2023. A member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), she has been the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Mid Fife and Glenrothes since 2016 . In the 2016 Scottish Parliament election , Gilruth
204-439: Is greater at its northern and southern extremities than at the centre. Markinch Hill has six terraces on the northern side cut into the sand and gravel. These are thought to be either medieval or Neolithic in origin. Recent rhododendron clearance has made them visible once more, and the view from the top of the hill to the south has been restored. The trees on the hill were planted by General Balfour of Balbirnie around 1820. During
238-464: Is now believed to have been on the cemetery mound at Northhall, 500m northeast of Markinch Church. This has led to Markinch's designation as "The Capital Place of Fife". The provincial importance of Markinch under the MacDuff Earls of Fife is likely to account for the very high architectural quality of the early 12th century church tower. The church was originally dedicated to St Drostan but later in
272-525: Is still a demand for connections to northbound destinations, as the new rail link only has a only has a southbound connection to the main line. Moffat & Williamson provide the Markinch circular bus service, which links all areas of the village, with Glenrothes, as well as a rural service which meanders through Glenrothes, Coaltown of Balgonie , Star of Markinch , Leven and Buckhaven . Stagecoach in Fife run
306-528: The Highland area of Scotland, following the establishment of the Save Our Rural Schools campaign. A letter was sent to parents by the campaign of children attending Ullapool , Gairloch High School , Kinlochbervie High School and Farr High, calling for a meeting to discuss the “dire state of the buildings". Following the meeting, Gilruth said that she would "promise future meetings to find solutions" to
340-539: The Industrial Revolution in the middle of the 19th century, the village started to adapt to spinning and weaving production. The use of water wheels of the corn and meal mills encouraged new industries to begin along the River Leven on land between Auchmuty (now part of Glenrothes ) and Milton of Balgonie in the form of paper mills, bleach mills and ironworks. Papermaking was an important local employer based on
374-672: The Scottish Cabinet as the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills , succeeding Shirley-Anne Somerville . Following Yousaf's resignation as First Minister and Leader of the Scottish National Party in May 2024, Gilruth retained the post of Cabinet Secretary for Education in the Swinney government . Gilruth came under criticism in February 2024 as it became to light that she had not read
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442-659: The "challenges on this matter". Gilruth highlighted the work that was underway within the Scottish Parliament at that point in order to draft a plan which would see the Scottish Government and Scotland's local authorities working together to the combat violence in Scottish schools. In April 2024, Gilruth and the leader of the Highland Council , Raymond Bremner, met with parents of children attending rural schools in
476-455: The 13th century a re-dedication to St John the Baptist took place. Both saints fair days were celebrated up until the 19th century. The Norman-style tower and the east and west gables date from this early period and chip-cut stone carving can be seen surrounding the tower as well as in reset stones on the south wall. The Hepburn coat of arms was inserted into the west gable by Prior John Hepburn in
510-531: The 13th century. The earliest indications of human activity around Markinch are Balfarg henge and Balbirnie Stone Circle , in an area now incorporated into the new town of Glenrothes, but formerly part of Markinch Parish. They are said to date back to 3,000 BC from the Neolithic period. The name Markinch derives from the Scottish Gaelic Mark Innis . Mark is the Gaelic for horse, specifically
544-538: The Fife Cycle Network and has been named Böblingen Way, after Glenrothes' German Twin Town. Another section of the branch line which linked to Tullis Russell paper mill was still in use until the early 1990s, but this has now also been removed and converted into a cycleway linking to Glenrothes. Markinch has frequent bus services to Glenrothes and Levenmouth provided by a number of bus service providers. Markinch station
578-604: The Scottish Parliament, is in the village. The town is a key destination on the Fife Pilgrim Way- a historic walking route for pilgrims making their way to St Andrews. Markinch has good transport links being well linked to Dundee , Aberdeen and Edinburgh via rail. Markinch Interchange lies on the Edinburgh to Aberdeen Line and connects to Perth and Inverness , the latter via the Highland Main Line . The station
612-509: The early part of the 16th century but none of his work is now visible. The south wall was rebuilt from mainly 12th century masonry when the church was enlarged in the 17th century. Further enlargements to the north took place in the 19th century (1807 and 1884). The octagonal spire on the Norman tower dates from 1807 and is now lacking its four corner pinnacles. 19th century Brunton Church and Balbirnie Church have both been converted for domestic use and
646-469: The issues identified by the campaign. In September 2024, she stated that the quality of debate in the Scottish Parliament could be improved by limiting the use of mobile phones and tablets among MSPs. On 15 July 2017, it was announced Gilruth was in a relationship with Kezia Dugdale , who was, at that time, leader of the Scottish Labour Party . In June 2022, Gilruth and Dugdale married in
680-859: The main Leven to Glenrothes bus service, as well as evening and Sunday services. The short valley of the Markinch Gap runs northwest of the village, between the basin of the River Leven and the Howe of Fife , separating the Lomond Hills , to the west, from the Riggin o Fife . Providing the path for the Edinburgh–Aberdeen railway line and the A92 road , it has long been a significant line of communication and transport, heightened by
714-532: The northeast. The park includes a golf course, Balbirnie House Hotel , formerly the Balfour family's home and subsequently the headquarters of Glenrothes Development Corporation, before its latest reincarnation, and craft centre. The popular Markinch Highland Games are held in John Dixon park. Dougray Scott has previously opened the games. The Constituency office of Jenny Gilruth , Scottish National Party, Member of
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#1732855351580748-564: The parishes of Thornton and Markinch have been merged. On the northern outskirts of the town beside the East Lodge of Balbirnie House stands the ancient Stob Cross which may be a Pictish Class II symbol stone defaced during the Reformation . The town is built on the top and sides of a low ridge, which was once high ground surrounded by marshes ( innis in Scots Gaelic ). The height of this ridge
782-480: The reshuffle following the resignation of Cabinet Secretary for Finance Derek Mackay . In a ministerial reshuffle on 24 January 2022, Gilruth was appointed as Minister for Transport , following the resignation of Graeme Dey . She said: "The transport portfolio is an exciting opportunity to not just shape the infrastructure of our country but to also help Scotland become a world leader in achieving our goal to become net zero by 2045." As Transport Minister, she
816-540: The seat with 15,555 votes (54.9% of the vote), with a majority of 8,236; more than double the votes cast for second-place candidate Kay Morrison of Scottish Labour . She succeeded Tricia Marwick , who had been the Presiding Officer in the 4th Scottish Parliament (2011–16). In February 2020, Gilruth joined the Scottish Government as Minister for Europe, Migration and International Development as part of
850-473: The town's close proximity to the River Leven, until one of the two paper mills in the town, Sappi Graphics, closed down in 2001. The Tullis Russell paper mill, however, was still in operation, with a 474 strong workforce, until it went into administration in April 2015. Markinch's former Haig's Whisky bottling plant is now used as a business park and is split into small units. This is where Fife radio station Kingdom FM
884-460: Was based until October 2016. Haig's operated here for over a century until 1983 before moving to modern premises at Banbeath, Leven. It provided employment to a large workforce drawn from the town and from various parts of Fife. A queue of buses would be waiting for them at finishing time. Even in 1983 the workforce comprised some 500 employees. Many local residents still have connections with the firm, now absorbed into Diageo . Markinch war memorial
918-664: Was born and raised in Newport-on-Tay . She was educated at Madras College (St Andrews, Fife) and lives in Markinch . She graduated from the University of Glasgow with a degree in sociology and politics, and obtained her Professional Graduate Diploma in Education from the University of Strathclyde . Before becoming an MSP, Gilruth was a Principal Teacher of Social Subjects at St. Columba's Roman Catholic High School, Dunfermline , she
952-508: Was elected as a member of the Scottish Parliament for the Mid Fife and Glenrothes constituency . She sat on the SNP's backbenches and served successively in the parliament's education, health, justice and social security committees . On 17 February 2020, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon appointed Gilruth to the Scottish Government as the minister for culture, Europe and international development . She
986-484: Was erected in 1920 to a design by Sir Robert Lorimer . Further names were added to the memorial following the Second World War. The town enjoys a range of local facilities including football, bowling, tennis, a curling club , and parks. Markinch's park is dedicated to Provost John Dixon who presented it to the burgh in 1919. The much larger Balbirnie Park , formerly the property of the Balfour family, lies nearby to
1020-475: Was involved in managing issues related to ScotRail train services and a dispute with ASLEF , as well as responsibilities relating to the provision of Scottish ferries. In June 2022, she responded to questions in the Scottish Parliament about her accountability and responsibility in resolving the ScotRail/ASLEF pay dispute. On 29 March 2023, newly appointed First Minister Humza Yousaf promoted Gilruth to
1054-448: Was later reshuffled as the transport minister and oversaw the transition of the public ownership of ScotRail . Following Humza Yousaf 's appointment as first minister of Scotland , a campaign Gilruth endorsed, she was subsequently appointed to cabinet as the education secretary . Gilruth was first raised in Banff, Aberdeenshire , before her family moved to Ceres , Fife . Her father
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1088-605: Was previously a National Qualifications Development Officer at Education Scotland, and prior to that taught Modern Studies at the Royal High School , in Edinburgh. Gilruth also marked exams for the Scottish Qualifications Authority and is a published author. In April 2016, Gilruth was nominated as the SNP's candidate for Mid Fife and Glenrothes in the Scottish Parliament election on 5 May 2016. She won
1122-599: Was redeveloped to create an interchange for passengers travelling between Leven and Edinburgh / Dundee . Passengers can catch frequent buses from Leven town centre to Markinch railway station, then onwards to towns served by the East Coast Main Line , such as Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy in the south, as well as Perth and Dundee in the north. While the opening of the Levenmouth rail link in 2024 has made this bus link redundant for rail passengers travelling southbound, there
1156-467: Was upgraded in 2007 with a new station building, longer platforms, and park and ride facilities. Regular bus services link the station with Glenrothes and Leven town centres and the surrounding villages. The station was once a terminus of a branch line, which ran through the land now occupied by Glenrothes between Leslie and Markinch. The line was closed to passengers in 1935, but remained open to freight until 1967. The former branchline now forms part of
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