The 10 Best Free Things to do in Kirkcaldy, Scotland

December 31, 2021 Velvet Champine

Kirkcaldy (/kərˈkɔːdi/ ( listen); Scottish Gaelic: Cair Chaladain) is a town and former royal burgh in Fife, on the east coast of Scotland. It is about 11.6 miles (19 km) north of Edinburgh and 27.6 miles (44 km) south-southwest of Dundee. The town had a recorded population of 49,460 in 2011, making it Fife's second-largest settlement and the 11th most populous settlement in Scotland.
Restaurants in Kirkcaldy

27 St. Clair Street, Kirkcaldy KY1 2QF Scotland +44 1592 643227 http://www.enidhuttgallery.com
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Enid Hutt Gallery

Reviewed By T8229GXdonnap

I had a canvas picture (not a expensive picture to be fair just something I loved ) got it framed by yourself and I have to say it looks a million dollars and the service even delivering to me as I was busy at work and couldn’t collect five star

2. Kirkcaldy Galleries

Abbotshall Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 1YG Scotland +44 1592 583213 [email protected] http://www.onfife.com/venues/kirkcaldy-galleries
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4.5 based on 156 reviews

Kirkcaldy Galleries

Kirkcaldy Galleries is a fresh, contemporary space for visitors to enjoy with a modern Library, Museum exhibitions, Art Galleries, Local & Family History Room, Visit Scotland Information Centre, Cafe, Shop and a host of other services, including Free Internet.

Reviewed By tracymT4822AN - Fife, United Kingdom

We love going along to the art galleries and library, the staff are lovely, bookbug is fantastic, Lauren is brilliant and we loved the singing and dancing as well as Lauren’s fun socks hehe. There is always something for the kids to do, the explorer expedition is amazing, there is also a kids area in the galleries upstairs where we draw, make stick people, shapes, and wooden flowers, the kids hunt for clues to win stickers or a treat, the library is fab too we spend at least an hour in the library each visit, and we always get to take away a great selection of books. Parking is good, lifts available, cafe and a lovely memorial garden too.

3. Betty Nicols Bar and Bistro

297 High Street, Kirkcaldy KY1 1JL Scotland +44 1592 642083 [email protected] http://www.bettynicolsbarandbistro.co.uk
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4.5 based on 66 reviews

Betty Nicols Bar and Bistro

A traditional Victorian Bar dating back to 1741, retaining period features. Serving a wide range of premium spirits, including 40 malt whiskies, with 60 gins and great choice of rums and vodkas. We have a large selection of Tall Horse South African wines, served by the glass or bottle. We are in CAMRA Good Beer guide and always have Jarl on tap plus at least one other Guest Real Ale on tap. A choice of 9 loose leaf teas as well as a full selection of coffees. Food is served from noon until 3pm Monday to Saturday, with the Bistro available for private hire for meetings and events. Bistro hire is free, we offer buffets for up to 35 people seated, which are available from £6.95 per person. Included with any selected food option is room dressing in you choice and colour and bespoke music playlist to your choice. Afternoon Teas served between 3pm and 4pm daily, which must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Fortnightly quiz nights, plus Rock and Roll Bingo.

Reviewed By VICTORIAFife - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

A group of us went for afternoon tea and it was brilliant A great selection of savouries sandwiches and scones with cream and lovely dainty cakes. The tiered plates were lovely presented and there was so much food. The service was excellent we were offered take away boxes for the food that was left over. The staff are always so pleasant at Betty nicols and big thank you to the lady who set up the afternoon tea

4. Ravenscraig Park

Ravenscraig Park Dysart Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 2AZ Scotland http://www.fifedirect.org.uk/atoz/index.cfm
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Ravenscraig Park

Reviewed By andrewc433 - Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

Great park. We go there frequently for walks or with the grand children. The park is part of the coastal walk with old walls and lookout points over the sea. Good play area but some parts have been damaged by the usual teenage bawheids who frequent the park at night. Great tree and shrub varieties throughout. Great walk to Dysart harbour and picturesque views of the harbour which have been painted by many artists over the years. Clean and very well maintained park. Well worth a visit.

5. Beveridge Park

Kirkcaldy KY2 5LZ Scotland +44 1592 583268 http://www.fife.gov.uk/atoz/index.cfm?fuseaction=facility.display&facid=ACD495D9-2942-423E-A89B2874D1E99F3A
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

Beveridge Park

Reviewed By Lorraine22021968 - Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

Fab park that caters for all ages, great pond with ducks and swans, a lovely walk which we do with our dogs on a regular basis, can stick to the paths or be a bit more rural and head through the trees, great wee statues carved from wood, kids love finding these. Beautiful gardens just to sit and admire or read a book.nice play park area for kids and a skateboard park for the teenagers

6. Pathead Sands

A921, Kirkcaldy KY1 2QG Scotland
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Pathead Sands

Reviewed By kristinvic2ria - Texas, United States

This is a very pretty beach. There is lots of free parking and easy beach access. The true standout of this location is all the sea glass and worn smooth pottery fragments that wash ashore! I met the nicest man on the beach who noticed my delight and shared a bit of town history. It seems over a hundred years ago there were two glass factories located in town. These factories would just dump unwanted glass into the sea, it was much the same for the pottery factory. Well over a hundred years later this beautiful sea glass is still washing ashore! It's remarkable! Beachcombing is elevated to an art! Literally,!

7. Wemyss Caves

East Wemyss, Kirkcaldy KY1 4RT Scotland [email protected] https://wemysscaves.org/the-caves/
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Wemyss Caves

Come and see the largest collection of Pictish carvings anywhere - still in the place they were made over 1,500 years ago. Located on a dramatic stretch of Fife coastline overlooking the Firth of Forth, the Wemyss Caves are home to over 50 inscribed symbols, animal figures and a depiction of an early medieval boat. The caves also house several crosses carved by the first Christian missionaries to visit the area and on the cliffs above sit the remains of medieval Macduff Castle, once home to the Earls of Fife. Guided tours are available every Sunday from April to September from the Visitor Centre and Museum in the village of East Wemyss. See the website for more details and to book.

Reviewed By LynHar78 - Fife, United Kingdom

Took my 7 year old son he loved exploring the caves and wemyss castle along the beach front. Worth a visit

8. Dysart Harbour & Harbourmaster's House

Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, Kirkcaldy KY1 2TQ Scotland +44 1592 656080 [email protected] http://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/Coast_20.html
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4.0 based on 214 reviews

Dysart Harbour & Harbourmaster's House

Reviewed By craigluscar - Dunfermline, United Kingdom

Good day for a walk with the kids at Dysart harbour hardly a breath of wind and the tide was out .Kids had a great time and we finished up in the Harbourmasters house for scones and a latte . It was to early for lunch but there was some nice hot food being prepared for later . You have a nice view onto the harbour from the windows

9. Ravenscraig Castle

Dysart Road, Ravenscraig Park, Kirkcaldy KY1 2BB Scotland http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/kirkcaldy/ravenscraigcastle
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4.0 based on 93 reviews

Ravenscraig Castle

Reviewed By iaing902 - Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

We chose this location for our wedding shoot, the views and stunning architecture was a massive selling point plus the history of castle. Recommend a visit if you are in kirkcaldy

10. The Penny Farthing

33-35 High Street The Penny, Kirkcaldy KY1 1LL Scotland +44 1592 263181 https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Penny-Farthing-The-Penny/231492573599029
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3.5 based on 12 reviews

The Penny Farthing

Reviewed By Ryno2218 - Manchester, United Kingdom

Love the pub old style great ambience jukebox years of history on the walls how pubs used to be before alcohol pops.impressed and be back soon

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