About Our Venue
A historic hall, built with honour.
Monikie Memorial Hall was born out of gratitude and remembrance in the years following the First World War. In 1918, the Parish Council called a public meeting to decide how best to honour those who had served, and the 27 men who had not returned. The people of Monikie resolved that their memorial should not only be a monument, but a living place: a hall for the whole community.
Years of planning, fundraising, and debate followed, with countless hours of voluntary work and generosity from local families. On Sunday 2nd October 1927, the Hall was formally opened and dedicated by the Earl of Strathmore. It stood as a visible reminder of sacrifice, but also as a place for gatherings, music, and social life. A place where the parish could come together in peace, just as its founders had hoped.
The Hall’s history mirrors that of the nation. It was commandeered during the Second World War, then carefully restored in the late 1940s. Over the decades, it has hosted everything from horticultural shows and concerts to youth clubs and community fetes. Memorial services have remained at its heart, with wreaths laid in honour of those who gave their lives in two world wars.
Nearly a century on, Monikie Memorial Hall continues to serve both purposes: a place of remembrance and a place of community. While times have changed, the spirit of the Hall — built through sacrifice, service, and local pride — remains as strong as ever, carrying its founders’ hopes into the future.
This is only part of the story. Much of what we know about the Hall's beginnings was carefully documented by Rev. D. Chisholm, Parish Minister, for the Hall's 50th anniversary in 1977. His detailed account captures how the community built a living memorial and how the Hall has served across generations.
Explore the First 50 Years
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
From the Memorial Tablet in Monikie Kirk — In honoured memory of the men of this parish who gave their lives in the Great War 1914–1918.
The Great War 1914–1918
Pte James A. Lawrence
Pte Samuel Brown
Gunner George B.A. Baillie
Trooper James C. Robertson
Pte Alexander Milne
Pte Alexander Buick
Pte William Tarbat
Pte David Beverley
Gunner Robert Scott
Pte Niven Scott
Pte James Cochrane
Cpl John Cook M.M.
Pte James Spalding
Pte James Leonard
Pte George Irons
Pte William Phillip
Pte John Spalding
L/Cpl John Winter
Pte David Robertson
Pte John Carnegie
Pte William Low
Pte John Fyfe
Pte Alexander Milne
Gunner Stewart W. Paterson
Cpl Frank McDonald
2nd Lt. A.W. Smith
Pte Thomas Reid
The Second World War 1939–1945
Also in memory of those who gave their lives in the Second World War 1939–1945.
P.O.R.N. Francis Allan — Java, 23rd Feb 1942
L/Cpl B.W. Arthur K. Forbes — El Alamein, 26th Oct 1942
Cpl B.W. Alexander Marr — Qued Zarga, 24th April 1942
Sgt. R.A. John Findlay — Pont du Fahs, 26th April 1943
L.Cpl Scots Guards Jack Milne — Salerno, 22nd Sept 1943
S.M. Hong Kong Defence William L. Walker — Osaka, 3rd March 1944
Pte. A. & S.H. James R. Marr — Faenza, 8th Oct 1944
Lieut. K. & S.B. Farquhar Webster — Cesena, 19th Oct 1944
Newbigging Church
George Malcolm
Ralph McKenzie
Alex. Smith
Andrew Smith
Hall Trustees
The volunteers who help manage and maintain Monikie Memorial Hall for the community.
Karen Harbison
Chairperson
Joanna Stout
Secretary
Joanna has served on the hall committee over 20 years.
Graeme Stout
Treasurer
Alistair Harbison
Trustee
Terry Farrell
Trustee
Susie Newton
Trustee