The show was poignant because it featured a song written, performed and recorded in the church, on the very spot where the Scottish Regalia were hidden during the 1651 siege of Dunnottar Castle by Cromwell's Roundheads.
The piece was penned by local songwriter Dave Ramsay and performed by Kinneff Primary School.
A voice–over from the Reverend Kenneth Petrie, who was minister at Kinneff from 1990 to 1999, enriched the recital.
As part of the song he delivered instructions left by the Reverend James Grainger regarding the secret location of the Regalia, which were moved to Kinneff to prevent their capture by Cromwell's army.
Cromwell wanted to deny the Scots their royal heritage when he saw the crowning of Charles II at Scone as a direct challenge to his Commonwealth.
On display as part of the evening were the replicas of the Scottish Regalia, on loan from the Tolbooth Museum in Stonehaven.
They were created by members of the Woodview Heritage Trust, a Stonehaven-based project part-financed by the Heritage Lottery fund.
Also at the concert, Catterline School performed a song they wrote about a wartime incident in Catterline Bay.
Ruby Coull, who is the oldest Catterline resident at 90 years of age, was guest of honour at the event, as her personal recollections of the wartime incident were the basis for the work of the Catterline pupils.
Provost Howatson provided the opening address and said: "This is an excellent example of a community heritage project which connects local people with their history and heritage. I am particularly pleased to be able to take part in this historic event in such a splendid setting."
Mr Howatson's entire speech captured the essence of the occasion so well it will now feature on the CD.
Mr Ramsay was delighted to have been able to put on a concert in the Old Kirk.
He said: "The group of musicians who have been working on the Catterline Connections project all agreed that the venue is spectacular, and provided a wonderful heritage setting for the live recording session."
First Minister Alex Salmond has written to Mr Ramsay, the schools and the Old Kirk Trustees, acknowledging their efforts and commending the part they are playing in preserving the area's rich heritage.