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The museum's current exhibition is Kirk and Community. It can be said that since the reign of King David in the mid-12th century, the Church in Scotland has defined the physical and spiritual boundaries for the nation's communities. The establishment of parish boundaries, sometimes adjusted, remains to this day. Church organisations and buildings, of various denominations, have throughout history had a close-knit involvement in all aspects of community life; influencing culture, identity, education, welfare and record-keeping. The modern history of the technological age is seeing dramatic changes in the make-up of our local communities. Physical changes on the ground inevitably impact on the feelings of local community spirit. This exhibition looks at some of the changes that have taken place within rural parishes of Kinross-shire. In particular, those villages which have lost, or are losing, their church buildings, as well as many other important touchstones of community life. Some facilities have left the county entirely. Exhibition displays are centred on the parish communities of Fossoway (specifically, in Blairingone), Portmoak (Kinnesswood and Scotlandwell), Arngask (Glenfarg) and Cleish. The exhibition can be seen whenever the Loch Leven Community Library is open. Do come and have a look!
In addition, if you would like to speak to any museum volunteers, the study room is open on Thursdays, 10am-7pm and Saturdays, 10am-1pm.