Kirkcaldy, located on the East of Scotland is located in the former burgh of Fife.
The largest location that you can find in between Dundee and the city of Edinburgh.
The name is thought to stand for "place of the hard fort".
Nicknamed long town by the Scots because the main street was almost a full mile long.
Though that was at the beginning of the town's development, it would reach a length of four miles later on.
It's thought the town came about after some land was bought for the monks to build an Abbey on.
As that was built a town was formed by it.
It prospered in the field of nail making, salt panning, and textiles.
In the 19th century the town would start making linoleum and see wealth from that.
Plus other industries came into being, like flour, coal, and printing.
After WWII completed a new housing plan was put up and the town grew a lot.
For things to do in Kirkcaldy you will find an art gallery, a few parks, and the longest street fair that is in Europe.
The third largest place for employment located in Fife is the town of Kirkcaldy.
You need to see many of the wonderful sites in this town.
Not only can you find some of the oldest churches in the area, but also castles.
A visit to Ravenscraig castle should just be one stop when you're in this area.
Part of the conservation area is the town center and something that you should see with your own eyes.
Another town that is full of rich history and one that everyone should try and see once in their lives.
Read up more on Kirkcaldy on the internet and make plans for what you would love to see while on a visit to this place.