Royal Burgh of Kirkcaldy
Beveridge Park
A Victorian park, gifted to the town by linoleum manufacturer Michael Beveridge, featuring attractive gardens, an animal centre and lake with ducks and geese.
Kirkcaldy Old Parish Church, Kirk Wynd
The original church on the site of Kirkcaldy Old Parish Church was consecrated in 1244. The church was rebuilt in 1807 and re-opened for worship a year later, but the Norman tower of 1244 still remains. Several of Kirkcaldy’s former Provosts are buried here.
Ravenscraig Park, Dysart Road
Donated to the town in 1929 by the Nairn family, linoleum manufacturers, Ravenscraig Park is located between Ravenscraig Castle and Dysart, with attractive coastal paths and views over the Firth of Forth.
A demon in the harbour
Some say the Deil is deid
And buried in Kirkcaldy
The sands of Kirkcaldy’s medieval harbour are said to hide a demon who was challenged to twist the sands into rope by Michael Scott (c. 1160-1235), a local man, known as a wizard for his knowledge of mathematics, medicine and astrology. When the demon failed, it disappeared below the sands.
Sailors Walk
Kirkcaldy’s coastline played an important part in the town’s history. Salt produced in salt pans and coal from small local collieries were shipped out of the harbour where goods from Europe were landed. Sailors Walk, built in 1459, with its Dutch-style windowed gable and pantiles, is the oldest house in the town (not open to the public).
