The initial ceremony was held in September 1921 with a further Dedication and Unveiling Ceremony in May 1949. It is a lasting memorial to the residents of the parish who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in times of conflict. It is a tribute to the many who served in both World Wars and the many other additional theatres of active service.

In addition we remember those who were fortunate to return to play their part in the ongoing development of our community, as many of those also suffered lasting legacies from their service. UK Forces Operations have continued around this volatile world and our military personnel have served their country in a significant number of armed conflicts since World War II and two local names have since been added to the Memorial.

The green adjoins the gardens and is a popular facility within this peaceful setting with access for both club members and residents, to enjoy the sport. An early newspaper report of their AGM in 1907 lists as attendees many prominent members of the community at that time.

The volunteers were formed in 1859 at a time when there was a requirement to guard the coasts against potential invasion. The 1st (Tayport) Fife Artillery Volunteers was formed at Ferry-Port-on-Craig 26th Jan. 1860 and was one of eleven companies located mainly around the Fife coast. The volunteers comprised part of the 1st Fifeshire Administrative Brigade based in St. Andrews under the command of Lt. Col. W.H. Maitland Dougall. Maitland Dougall was a retired Admiral who had first seen active service at the age of 16 in the 1830s and injuries from further conflicts saw him invalided out in 1847 at the age of 28. Following his marriage to Elizabeth Dougall in 1851, he became the Laird of Scotscraig and played a leading role throughout the community. In 1889 Tayport became the second position battery when 16 pounder RML guns were issued and in 1902 the regiment was redesignated the 1st Fifeshire RGA Volunteers. The Haldane Reforms of 1908 saw the formation of a new Territorial Force and further integration into the Royal Artillery.  The two 4.7 guns utilised at Spearshill Fort during WW1 were of a type issued to and manned by volunteer units after the Boer war.

This brochure was printed in Tayport Feb. 1916, recording those citizens who had or were serving at that time. It lists the exceptionally wide range of service undertaken at that stage of the conflict :- Black Watch. (66), Gordon Highlanders. (10), Cameron Highlanders. (5), Seaforth H. (5), Royal Scots.(23), R.S.F.(1), K.O.S.B. (1), H.L.I. (9), Scots Guards. (6), Scottish Rifles (1), Inniskillen Fusiliers (1), 3rd Worcesters (1), Royal Fusiliers (2), Hampshire R. (1), King’s Liverpool (Scottish) (1), South African Rifles (1), East African. R. (2), Indian Contingent (1), South African Scottish (1), London City Army (1), Royal Sussex (1), West Yorks. (1), West Kents (1), Royal Irish Rifles (1), Canadian Contingent (14), Australian and N.Z. Contingents (5), Army Cycle Corps (7), Highland Cycle Brigade (24), Fife and Forfar Yeomanry (8), Scottish Horse (3), Lovat Scouts (1), 21st Lancers (1), Military Mounted Police (1), Royal Field Artillery (11), Royal Garrison Artillery (6), R. E. (22), Army Ordinance Corps (2), Army Service Corps (14), A.S.C. (Mech. Transport) (4), Army Flying Corps (2), Royal Army Medical Corps. (8), Royal Navy (14),  R.N.R. (20), Naval Transports (2), Naval Brigade (21), R.C. Nurses (4) & Derby Scheme awaiting enlistment (113).