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142-477: A "larger, more populous, and better built town than ... any on this coast". A shipbuilding revival produced 38 vessels between 1778 and 1793. In the mid-19th century, whaling became important to the town for a short time. In 1813, the first Kirkcaldy whaling ship, The Earl Percy , sailed north to the Davis Strait ; the town's last whaler, The Brilliant , was sold in 1866 to Peterhead , bringing an end to
213-595: A 'green corridor' to link the main railway station and bus station with the High Street. The budget for the entire project was £4 million, £2 million of which was provided through the Scottish Government 's Town Centre Regeneration Fund. An out-of-town retail park constructed in 1997 north-west of the town on Chapel Level, off the A92 is home to a number of warehouse retailers. The retail park
284-656: A low income. The median weekly income is calculated at £335 for the area. The place of birth of the town's residents was 96.52% United Kingdom (including 87.15% from Scotland), 0.28% Republic of Ireland , 1.18% from other European Union countries, and 1.86% from elsewhere in the world. The economic activity of residents aged 16–74 was 40.13% in full-time employment, 12.17% in part-time employment, 4.79% self-employed, 5.68% unemployed, 2.57% students with jobs, 3.06% students without jobs, 15.70% retired, 5.51% looking after home or family, 6.68% permanently sick or disabled, and 3.71% economically inactive for other reasons. Compared with
355-411: A new wet dock and pier was built at the harbour. In 1847 a canvas manufacturer, Michael Nairn, took out a licence on Frederick Walton 's patent for the production of floorcloth , and opened a factory in nearby Pathhead. When the patent expired in 1876, Nairn and other floorcloth manufacturers began the manufacture of linoleum. Production of both floorcloth and linoleum occupied seven factories in
426-401: A partnership between Forth Ports Ltd (the owners of the harbour), Hutchison's parent company of Carr's Flour Mills, and Transport Scotland, who provided a freight facilities grant of over £800,000. The work included new silos and conveyors to allow fast delivery from coastal ships. Kirkcaldy's town centre, which serves a large catchment area of around 130,000 residents within a 20-minute drive,
497-566: A recorded population of 49,460 in 2011, making it Fife's second-largest settlement and the 11th most populous settlement in Scotland . Kirkcaldy has long been nicknamed the Lang Toun ( pronunciation ; Scots for "long town") in reference to the early town's 0.9-mile (1.4 km) main street, as indicated on maps from the 16th and 17th centuries. The street would finally reach a length of nearly four miles (six kilometres), connecting
568-526: A weekly market and annual fair for Kirkcaldy was proposed by the Abbot of Dunfermline to King Edward I , during a period of English rule in Scotland from 1296 to 1306. During these discussions, the town may have been referred to as "one of the most ancient of burghs". This status as a burgh dependent on Dunfermline Abbey was later confirmed in 1327 by Robert I, King of Scots . A charter granted in 1363 by David II , King of Scots (reigned 1329–71), awarded
639-463: Is Gallatown and Sinclairtown which has a rank of 82, meaning that it is amongst the 5% most deprived areas in Scotland. Linktown, Seafield, Hayfield, Smeaton and Templehall East areas in Kirkcaldy fall within the 5–10% banding of most deprived communities in Scotland. In June 2017, there was a recorded 1,000 Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) claimants in the Kirkcaldy area representing a 2.8% rate, which
710-554: Is also incorrect. The discovery of 11 Bronze Age cist burials which date from 2500 BC and 500 BC suggests that this is the most ancient funerary site in the area. What probably made this location ideal was its natural terraces stretching away from the sand bay, and the close proximity of the East Burn to the north and the West (Tiel) Burn to the south. Four Bronze Age burials dating from around 4000 BC have also been found around
781-523: Is derived from the Pictish * caer meaning "fort", * caled , which is Pictish "hard" or a personal name, and -in , a suffix meaning "place of". Caled may describe the fort itself or be an epithet for a local "hard" ruler. An interpretation of the last element as din (again meaning "fort") rather than -in is incorrect. The Old Statistical Account gives a derivation from culdee , which has been repeated in later publications, but this
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#1732772075146852-674: Is now numbered as the A921 . It connects with the M90 junction 1 via Burntisland and Kirkcaldy and links into the Thornton bypass. Plans were drawn up in the 1960s for a new East Fife regional dual carriageway road starting at the M90 at Masterton (Junction 2), which would have mirrored what is now the A921 and B9157 to the Mossgreen area, before heading north-eastward to Chapel Level, connecting up with
923-475: Is the executive, deliberative , and legislative body responsible for local governance . Kirkcaldy Town House is the main administrative headquarters for the Kirkcaldy area within the local authority. The Kirkcaldy area also sends 11 councillors, elected from three wards, to Fife Council. Beyond the tiers of local government, the Scottish Parliament is responsible for devolved matters from
994-585: Is the largest in Fife in terms of retail floor space. Eligible businesses voted in favour of a BID (Business Improvement District) scheme for the town centre in 2010. The High Street, which runs parallel to the Esplanade, is home to the Mercat Shopping Centre. A regeneration programme to upgrade the appearance of the High Street was completed in late 2011. A separate project has also created
1065-686: The Angles and an alliance, led by King Áedán mac Gabráin of Dál Riata , of Scots , Picts and Britons . The first document to recognise the town was issued in 1075, when the King of Scots , Malcolm III (reigned 1058–93) granted the shire of Kirkcaladunt, among other gifts, to the church at Dunfermline. The residents were expected to pay dues and taxes for the church's general upkeep. Two charters, later confirmed by Malcolm's son David I in 1128 and 1130, refer to Kircalethin and Kirkcaladunit respectively, but do not indicate their locations. In 1304,
1136-622: The Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994 when the region became a unitary council area . The new Fife Council adopted the areas of the former districts as council management areas and created area committees to represent each. Kirkcaldy is represented by several tiers of elected government. It is divided into six community council areas : Bennochy and Hayfield, Dysart , Kirkcaldy East, Kirkcaldy North, Kirkcaldy West, and Templehall. Of these, only Dysart, Kirkcaldy North and Kirkcaldy West have active community councils , which form
1207-513: The M90 motorway near Dunfermline , it runs north east past Cowdenbeath , Lochgelly , Kirkcaldy , Glenrothes , Ladybank and Newport-on-Tay . The road is a dual carriageway from the M90 to Glenrothes town centre, changing to a single carriageway as it passes through the northern side of the town, before switching back to dual carriageway north of Glenrothes (until it meets the A912 towards Perth and
1278-717: The Parliament of the United Kingdom , such as education , health , and justice . The first Member of Parliament to be elected to the House of Commons from Kirkcaldy was Colonel Abercrombie in 1710. Prior to the Act of Union in 1707, Kirkcaldy sent a Member of Parliament to the old Scottish Parliament , which usually met in Edinburgh . Kirkcaldy was represented by the constituency of Dysart Burghs from 1707 to 1832, which
1349-592: The Stone of Morphie , both situated slightly to the west of the A92 alignment. Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy ( / k ɜːr ˈ k ɔː d i / kur- KAW -dee ; Scots : Kirkcaldy ; Scottish Gaelic : Cair Chaladain ) is a town and former royal burgh in Fife , on the east coast of Scotland . It is about 11 + 1 ⁄ 2 miles (19 kilometres) north of Edinburgh and 27 + 1 ⁄ 2 mi (44 km) south-southwest of Dundee . The town had
1420-403: The salt , coal mining and nail making industries. The production of linen which followed in 1672 was later instrumental in the introduction of floorcloth in 1847 by linen manufacturer, Michael Nairn. In 1877 this in turn contributed to linoleum , which became the town's most successful industry: Kirkcaldy was a world producer until well into the mid-1960s. The town expanded considerably in
1491-432: The 16th and 17th centuries. The street eventually reached a length of nearly 4 miles (6.4 km), linking the burgh to its neighbouring suburbs of Linktown, Pathhead, Sinclairtown and Gallatown. Historians are not sure where the medieval centre of Kirkcaldy was located, but it may have been at the corner of Kirk Wynd and the High Street. This would have been the site of the town's Mercat cross and focal point of
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#17327720751461562-463: The 1950s and 1960s, though the decline of the linoleum industry and other manufacturing restricted its growth thereafter. Today, the town is a major service centre for the central Fife area. Public facilities include a main leisure centre, theatre, museum and art gallery, three public parks and an ice rink. Kirkcaldy is also known as the birthplace of social philosopher and economist Adam Smith who wrote his magnum opus The Wealth of Nations in
1633-759: The A914 towards St Andrews), it reverts to a single carriageway until a few miles short of the Tay Road Bridge at Dundee . The section through Fife is often described as the East Fife Regional Road. Across the Tay Road Bridge, the A92 continues along the east coast past Monifieth , Carnoustie , Muirdrum , Arbroath , Montrose , Inverbervie and the Fowlsheugh Nature Reserve before reaching Stonehaven where
1704-634: The Abbot of Dunfermline and the burgesses of Kirkcaldy mentioned a small but functioning harbour; it is not known when this harbour was established, or whether it was always located at the mouth of the East Burn. According to treasurers' accounts of the early 16th century, timber imported via the harbour—possibly from the Baltic countries—was used at Falkland Palace and Edinburgh Castle , as well as in shipbuilding. Raw materials such as hides, wool, skins, herring, salmon, coal and salt were exported from
1775-608: The Covenanting cause cost the town over 250 men at the Battle of Kilsyth in 1645. The continuing civil wars killed at least another 480 men and led to the loss of many of the harbour's trading vessels. By 1660, this left the town with only twelve registered ships, down from 100 it is claimed were recorded between 1640 and 1644. Towards the end of the 17th century, the economy recovered, with growth in manufacturing. During this period, Daniel Defoe described Kirkcaldy as
1846-469: The Kirkcaldy area, the majority of which are in Kirkcaldy itself and to a lesser degree in Burntisland . This represents approximately 13.6% of the 163,000 jobs in Fife. The local economy is dominated by service sector businesses. Other important economic sectors in the Kirkcaldy area are retailing and construction with moderate levels of jobs in financial and business services. The largest employer in
1917-549: The Scottish Parliament by the first–past–the–post system of election, and the region elects seven additional members to produce a form of proportional representation . The Kirkcaldy seat was won at the 2011 Scottish Parliament elections by David Torrance for the Scottish National Party (SNP). Following a review of Scottish Parliament constituency boundaries , the Kirkcaldy constituency
1988-771: The Thornton By-pass. The plans were held back until the early 1970s, and were held back further due to the Oil crisis . During the 1970s the Scottish Development Department commissioned a new traffic study which concluded that the A92 should follow the more northern route to provide a better link for Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly before connecting directly onto the Thornton Bypass, which was completed by early 1983. The new section between Crossgates and Glenrothes began construction in 1980, and
2059-508: The Tolbooth on Tolbooth Street, particularly in the summer months. When Kirkcaldy was awarded royal burgh status in 1644, the duties of the provost were initially performed by bailies, councillors, and magistrates . The first Lord Provost , Robert Whyt, was elected to the post around 1658. The burgh was one of four in Scotland to use two coats of arms , introduced in 1673. One bears the motto Vigilando Munio ("I secure by watching"), and
2130-508: The Unemployment Grants Commission and built by unemployed residents. In 1930, the town would further expand to include the former royal burgh of Dysart under an act of Parliament when its own town council became bankrupt. During the 1950s and 1960s, new housing estates were built north-west of the town. This was followed by the redevelopment of the town centre in the 1960s and 1970s, which destroyed much of
2201-581: The United Kingdom by the first past the post system. Since the 2017 UK General Election , Lesley Laird of the Labour Party has been Member of Parliament for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath. Kirkcaldy forms part of the Kirkcaldy constituency of the Scottish Parliament (or Holyrood ), and is one of nine within the Mid Scotland and Fife electoral region. Each constituency elects one Member of
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2272-503: The annual Links Market , commonly known as Europe's longest street fair . The production of linoleum continues, though on a greatly reduced scale, under Swiss ownership ( Forbo Holding AG ). Kirkcaldy Harbour, which closed in 1992, re-opened in October 2011 to cargo ships. A project between Carr's Flour Mills, the parent of Hutchison's, Forth Ports (owners of the harbour) and Transport Scotland , will allow Carr's to bring in wheat via
2343-410: The average demography of Scotland, Kirkcaldy has low proportions of immigrants, and has higher proportions for people over 75 years old. In 2010, more than 7,000 people claimed benefits in the Kirkcaldy area; around 90 fewer than in 2009 but 500 more than the pre- recession average for 2008. Recent Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) figures indicate that the most deprived datazone in Fife
2414-468: The burgh the right to trade across the regality of Dunfermline. This charter allowed the burgesses of Kirkcaldy to purchase and sell goods to the burgesses of the three other regality burghs – Queensferry , Dunfermline and Musselburgh – that belonged to the Abbey. By 1451, Kirkcaldy was awarded feu-ferme status. Under the status, responsibility would now lie with the bailies and council to deal with
2485-458: The burgh to the neighbouring settlements of Linktown, Pathhead, Sinclairtown and Gallatown, which became part of the town in 1876. The formerly separate burgh of Dysart was also later absorbed into Kirkcaldy in 1930 under an act of Parliament . The area around Kirkcaldy has been inhabited since the Bronze Age . The first document to refer to the town is from 1075, when Malcolm III granted
2556-407: The burgh. The linear market was important not only to the town itself but to the nearby hinterland. The main thoroughfare was either paved or cobbled , with flagstones covering small burns running down the hill towards the sea across the High Street. Running back from the High Street were burgage plots or "rigs" of the burgesses; these narrow strips of land were at the front and to the rear of
2627-528: The end of the Abbey's jurisdiction over the town. As a gesture, the king bequeathed 8.12 acres (3.29 ha) of common muir suitable for "bleaching of linen, drying of clothes, recreation and perpetuity". In 1638, under the reign of Charles I, the town subscribed to the National Covenant , which opposed the introduction of episcopacy and patronage in the Presbyterian church. Support for
2698-429: The extension of the royal burgh's boundaries. The town absorbed its neighbouring settlements of Linktown, in the parish of Abbotshall; Invertiel in the parish of Kinghorn; and Pathhead, Sinclairtown and Gallatown in the parish of Dysart. These formerly separate settlements had once been forbidden by the old guild rights to sell their goods in Kirkcaldy. In 1922–1923 a seawall and esplanade were constructed, funded by
2769-496: The harbour and remove a quarter of its lorries from the roads every year. The grant of feu-ferme status in the middle of the 15th century meant that the town could deal with its own administrative issues and fiscal policies for the first time. The first mention of a town council was around 1582. The head courts of the burghs met either in the Common Muir (the surviving portion of the land now known as Volunteers' Green) or in
2840-469: The houses. On the sea side of the High Street, plots may have served as beaching grounds for individual tenements . The plots on the other side of the High Street rose steeply to the terracing of the Lomond foothills. A back lane running behind the plots from Kirk Wynd went to the west end of the High Street in a southerly direction. This lane would in time be developed as Hill Street. At the top of Kirk Wynd
2911-511: The industry. Construction of a new turnpike from Pettycur to Newport-on-Tay via Cupar in 1790, while improving only one section of Fife's isolated road system, brought a huge increase in traffic along Kirkcaldy's High Street , and helped to strengthen the town's position. For most of the 19th century, the main industries in the town were flax spinning and linen weaving. To cope with increasing imports of flax, timber and hemp , and exports of coal, salt and linen, between 1843 and 1846
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2982-604: The journey time between the two towns. Between Arbroath and Stonehaven the road is a single carriageway apart from a very short section of dual carriageway near Gourdon. The road returns to dual carriageway from Stonehaven heading north to Aberdeen, briefly returning to single carriageway at the Bridge of Dee , and then again returning to single carriageway between the Haudagain and Parkway roundabouts in Aberdeen. The remainder of
3053-633: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A92&oldid=1022311353 " Category : Letter–number combination disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages A92 road The A92 is a major road that runs through Fife , Dundee , Angus , Aberdeenshire , and Aberdeen City in Scotland. From south to north, it runs from Dunfermline to Blackdog , just north of Aberdeen . The A92's original route in southern Fife
3124-467: The lowest tier, and whose statutory role is to communicate local opinion to local and central government. Together with the nearby village of Thornton , the town forms the civil parish of Kirkcaldy and Dysart , although civil parishes now have no administrative functions, and are used mainly for statistical purposes. Fife Council, based in Glenrothes , the unitary local authority for Kirkcaldy,
3195-482: The north, on a bay facing southeast onto the Firth of Forth . The town lies 9.3 miles (15 km) south-southeast of Glenrothes , 11.8 miles (19 km) east-northeast of Dunfermline , 44.4 miles (71 km) west-southwest of Dundee and 18.6 miles (30 km) north-northeast of Edinburgh . The town adopted its nickname of the lang toun from the 0.9-mile (1.4 km) single street, recorded on early maps of
3266-464: The old high street. There was speculation that the town's population could increase to around 55–60,000 by 1970. This did not happen: a decline in the linoleum industry in the mid-1960s led to a decrease in population, from a peak of 53,750 in 1961 to 47,962 in 1981. In the 21st century, Kirkcaldy remains an important centre for the surrounding areas, with a Museum and Art Gallery , three public parks and shopping facilities. The town also hosts
3337-417: The other displays the figure of Saint Bryce, Kirkcaldy's patron saint. Kirkcaldy enjoyed royal burgh status until this rank was abolished in 1975 under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 , in favour of a three-tier system of regions and districts . The royal burgh merged into Kirkcaldy District , which was one of three districts within the Fife region. The district council was abolished in 1996 under
3408-630: The parish. By the time of the first nationwide UK census in 1801, the population had risen to 3,248. The population of the burgh was recorded as 4,785 in the 1841 Census, and had risen to 34,079 by 1901. By the time of the 1951 Census, the figure stood at 49,050. According to the 2001 UK Census , the census locality of Kirkcaldy has a total resident population of 46,912 representing 13.4% of Fife's total population. It hosts 21,365 households. 14.8% were married couples living together, 16.4% were one-person households, 18.8% were co-habiting couples and 7.9% were lone parents. A 2010 assessment estimated that
3479-520: The road from the Parkway roundabout to the termination point at Blackdog is dual carriageway. In 2024, work began to reduce the A92 within Arbroath to single-carraigeway as part a remodelling that will see a dedicated cycle path and additional green space added. The A92 road traverses lands on which prehistorical archaeological sites are present. Examples of these features include Gourdon Hill and
3550-485: The road once again becomes dual carriageway. From here, the A92 runs parallel with the A90 for around 2 miles. The road then continues past Stonehaven and Portlethen heading into and through the city of Aberdeen before terminating at Blackdog, where the road once again merges with the A90 . The 16-mile section of the road from Dundee to Arbroath was upgraded to dual carriageway standard in 2005 and significantly reduced
3621-568: The routine administration of the town and its fiscal policies; conditional on an annual payment of two and a half marks (33s 4d) to the Abbot of Dunfermline. At the beginning of the 16th century, the town became an important trading port. The town took advantage of its east coast location, which facilitated trading contacts with the Low Countries , the Baltic region , England, and Northern France. The feu-ferme charter of 1451 between
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#17327720751463692-569: The sea. From the mid-19th century, the Hutchison's buildings became a significant landmark adjacent to the burn. The flour millers chose this area for its railway connection which linked the main station to the harbour, rather than for the need to use the burn to power the mills. The West (or Tiel) Burn, was also important, providing power for textile mills. This burn flowed out of the Raith Estate lands where scenically and recreationally it
3763-486: The settlement to the church of Dunfermline. David I later gave the burgh to Dunfermline Abbey , which had succeeded the church: a status which was officially recognised by Robert I in 1327. The town only gained its independence from Abbey rule when it was created a royal burgh by Charles I in 1644. From the early 16th century, the establishment of a harbour at the East Burn confirmed the town's early role as an important trading port. The town also began to develop around
3834-457: The site of the unmarked Bogely or Dysart Standing Stone to the east of the present A92 road . Although there are few Roman sites in Fife, a Roman camp was known to exist at Carberry Farm on the town's outskirts. The Battle of Raith in AD 596 was once believed to have taken place to the west of the town's site but the theory no longer holds support. The battle was said to have been fought between
3905-400: The theatre adopted its present name in 1973 after a renovation of the building in time for the 250th anniversary of the birth of Adam Smith . The King's Theatre, originally opened in 1904 and derelict for some time is currently being redeveloped to become the biggest venue in Fife. The Links Market originated as a farmers market on Links Street, before moving to its present site in 1903 on
3976-538: The town by 1883, employing 1,300. A further expansion of the harbour was completed between 1906 and 1908, for another increase in linoleum and coal. The smell of the linoleum factories was notorious, giving rise to the famous lines in Mary Campbell Smith's 1913 poem The Boy in the Train : "For I ken mysel' by the queer-like smell / That the next stop's Kirkcaddy!". The expansion of the town led in 1876 to
4047-426: The town had a population of 49,560. This had increased to 49,709 by the time of the 2011 UK Census . The total population in the wider Kirkcaldy area was estimated at 59,784 in 2016, with a projected increase of 18% by 2026. The number of households in the Kirkcaldy area in 2016 was recorded at 29,246; 67% of which were owner occupied, 27% social rented and 5% private rented. 36% of people live alone and 16.1% are on
4118-464: The town is MGt plc. Other important local employers include NHS Fife, Forbo (vinyl floor coverings), Fife College (education), Whitworths Holdings (flour millers) and Smith Anderson (paper making). The principal industrial and business estates include Mitchleston, Randolph, Hayfield, and John Smith Business Park. Local industrial activity has also increased with the reopening in 2011 of Kirkcaldy Harbour to cargo ships. This has been facilitated through
4189-670: The town until well into the 17th century. Ships from Kirkcaldy brought wine and spices from Spanish ports including Cadiz . In April 1598, the Grace of God , belonging to James Birrell of Kirkcaldy, was attacked off the Cape St. Vincent by the English Green Dragon of Bristol. Birrell's ship sank and the mariners who reach the shore were in danger of being made captive by Turkish authorities. A charter issued by Charles I granting royal burgh status in 1644 resulted in
4260-470: The town, with yarn imported from Hamburg and Bremen . The pottery industry, which was originally established in 1714 as an offshoot of the Linktown Brick and Tile Works, was centred around Linktown, Gallatown and Sinclairtown. The Fife Pottery, built by Andrew and Archibald Grey in 1817, produced Wemyss Ware , named after the family who owned Wemyss Castle . The production of heavy canvas
4331-417: The town. In the early 21st century, employment is dominated by the service sector: the biggest employer in the town is PayWizard, formerly known as MGT plc (call centre). Other main employers include NHS Fife , Forbo (linoleum and vinyl floor coverings), Fife College , Whitworths (flour millers) and Smith Anderson (paper making). The name Kirkcaldy means "place of the hard fort" or "place of Caled's fort". It
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#17327720751464402-534: Was built in four phases: In early April 1998 the A92 was extended beyond the Crossgates junction to provide direct access with the M90 southbound, to ease congestion around the Halbeath interchange. The new section was built three months ahead of schedule, costing £8.4m. The A92 formerly continued north from Stonehaven through Aberdeen, and terminated at Fraserburgh. The section between Stonehaven and Aberdeen
4473-527: Was completed in June 2013. The work resulted in the integration of the facilities within the building through a single entrance and reception desk. The building also adopted its present name. The Adam Smith Theatre, the town's main auditorium, plays host to theatrical and musical productions as well as showing a selection of arthouse and commercial films. Originally known as the Adam Smith Halls,
4544-580: Was extended along the coast, taking in the Buckhaven , Methil , and East and West Wemyss villages ward, ahead of the 2011 elections. Prior to Brexit in 2020 it was part of the pan-Scotland European Parliament constituency , which elected seven Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). Kirkcaldy curves around a sandy cove between the Tiel (West) Burn to the south and the East Burn to
4615-519: Was formed from the burgh itself and three other burghs, Dysart , Kinghorn , and Burntisland . Under the Reform Act of 1832 , the constituency of Kirkcaldy Burghs was created. Robert Ferguson of Raith was re-elected as Member of Parliament. Kirkcaldy forms part of the county constituency of Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath , electing one Member of Parliament to the House of Commons of the Parliament of
4686-508: Was higher than the Fife and Scottish averages. The first industries to develop in the town were coal mining and salt panning, which date back to the early 16th century. Early manufacturing both in Kirkcaldy and neighbouring Pathhead consisted of coarse cloth and nailmaking; the latter of which went to the Royal Master of Works for repairs at Holyrood Palace until the 17th century. Linen weaving, which began in 1672, became important to
4757-454: Was purchased by Hammerson, a London-based property developer for £75 million in April 2005. Kirkcaldy Galleries is home to the town's museum and art gallery and central library. The building opened in 1925 under its former name of Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery and was extended to provide a main library in 1928. In 2011, the building was closed to allow a £2.4 million renovation which
4828-626: Was renumbered A90 in 1994. Upon completion of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) in 2018, the section between Stonehaven and Blackdog was once again numbered as A92. The section between Blackdog and Fraserburgh has now been renumbered A90 and A952 . The section of the A92 between Dundee and Aberdeen was formerly part of the Euroroute system, on route E120, a closed loop connecting Inverness , Aberdeen, Dundee and Perth . Starting at its junction with
4899-538: Was started in 1828 by Michael Nairn at a small factory. Influenced by a visit to Bristol , Nairn started to make floorcloth at his new factory at Pathhead in 1847, where his company pioneered the use of ovens to season the floorcloth and reduce production times. When the patent belonging to Frederick Walton expired, Nairn's were able to manufacture linoleum from 1877 onwards. Other factories producing floorcloth and later linoleum were established by former employees of Michael Nairn. Approximately 22,200 people work in
4970-603: Was the Parish Church of St Bryce, now known as the Old Kirk, overlooking the small settlement. The small burns that are tributaries to the East Burn contributed to the draining of the lands of Dunnikier Estate. The burn emerges from a deep-set culvert to flow under the Victoria Viaduct , down a deep gorge , through the site of Hutchison's Flour Mills before running parallel to the harbour wall and into
5041-626: Was used to create Raith Lake (with its tributary, the Dronachy Burn). The mill owners in Linktown also made use of the burn. Towards the end of the 16th century, a detailed assessment on the size of the townscape was carried out. The first estimate of the parish population in 1639 was between 3,000 and 3,200 and around 3,400 by 1691. At the beginning of the 18th century, the population declined. A census by Webster's Topographical Dictionary of Scotland in 1755, recorded an estimate of 2,296 in
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