Get It Done Cleaning | 6 Attractions You Must Visit in Kirkcaldy

(Featured Image – Attribution Ordnance Survey – Source)

I think you’ll agree that when you live in a town for a long time you tend to forget all the great places that are right here on your doorstop. If you live in Kirkcaldy, what would you say to a visitor who stopped you in the street and asked you “what attractions can I visit here in Kirkcaldy?”

The answer the visitor receives will have an impact on their whole experience and perception of Kirkcaldy and Fife. So it’s good to know what the main attractions are, and not to forget that our visitors have never been to these great places, even though we may have been dozens of times.

If you are visiting Fife for the first time, Kirkcaldy is well placed on the east coast of Fife with great access to all of the main attractions throughout Fife.

There’s good access to the Fife Costal Path, access to the main roads to Dunfermline and St Andrews, the Home of Golf. Kirkcaldy is also a central hub for public transport with a busy bus and train station in the centre of the town.

What we’ve done here at Get It Done Cleaning is pull together 6 attractions you must visit in Kirkcaldy.

Beveridge Park

Beveridge Park – Attribution Kevin O’Kane

Situated on the west side of Kirkcaldy and only 10 minutes walk from the train station, Beveridge Park is home to many different events and facilities. The park hosts many musical and sporting events throughout the year and is especially busy throughout the spring and summer period. There are play facilities for children, a pond for boating in the summer and putting is available too. If you are just in the mood for a stroll there are beautiful rose and flower gardens and woodland walks.

There are large grass areas which are ideal for picnics and if you are a keen photographer there’s plenty of colourful scenes available to you.

For more information please visit the Fife Council website.

Fife Council Website

Ravenscraig Park

Kirkcaldy boasts another fantastic park area on the east side of Kirkcaldy called Ravenscraig Park, which is situated between Dysart and Ravenscraig Castle.

If you’d like to see some of the other attractions in Fife you are in luck as Ravenscriag park connects directly to the costal path network, making it really easy for those who like to walk and cycle to discover Fife.

There is also access to Ravenscraig Castle (see below) and the Harbour Master’s House.

As with all large park areas there are areas for picnics, children to play and woodland walks.

For more information please visit the Fife Council website.

Fife Council Website

Ravenscraig Castle

Ravenscraig Castle – Attribution Otter

As mentioned above, the double towered royal ruin of Ravenscraig castle is situated on the east side of Kirkcaldy with access from Ravenscraig Park.

Ravenscraig Castle was built in the 1400’s and due to the state of the ruins today some of the tower areas have limited public access, however the rest of the castle is accessible at normal times.

The Castle ruins are a great piece of Fife history and worthy of a visit for any visitor to Kirkcaldy.

For more information please visit the Historic Scotland website.

Historic Scotland Website

Adam Smith Theatre

The Adam Smith Theatre is located in the centre of Kirkcaldy only a few minutes from the train station and bus station. The theatre is home to a multitude of high quality shows and is the heart of the arts scene in Kirkcaldy.

The Adam Smith Theatre opened in 1889 as a memorial to Adam Smith who was born in Kirkcaldy.

At the theatre you can expect comedy, dance, children’s shows and music.

For more information about upcoming shows please visit the Adam Smith Theatre website.

Adam Smith Theatre Website

Kirkcaldy Galleries

Kirkcaldy Galleries – Attribution Kilnburn

The newly refurbished Kirkcaldy Galleries is very easy to access with it being situated in the heart of Kirkcaldy and within a stones throw of Kirkcaldy train station. There are various permanent and changing art collections telling the fantastic historical story of Kirkcaldy.

The Gallery is also home to local library, children’s library and visitor’s centre in Kirkcaldy.

Whilst planning your trip to Kirkcaldy, take a virtual tour of Kirkcaldy Galleries.

For more information please visit the Kirkcaldy Galleries website.

Kirkcaldy Galleries Website

Links Market

If you are visiting Kirkcaldy at Easter during April you should take time to join in the fun at the longest street fair in Europe!

The Links Market takes place at the same time every year and stretches over a mile long. The Links Market is by far one of the main annual attractions in Kirkcaldy, bringing people together from all over Fife.

You will discover fun for all the family including thrill-rides, food and drink stalls and traditional attractions such as carousels and children’s show rides.

For more information, history, photographs and videos, please visit the Links Market website.

Links Market Website

I hope you enjoy your time visiting Kirkcaldy and if you have anything to add to this list please leave your suggestions in the comments section below.

Keep it clean!

Derek.