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Kirkcaldy<\/strong><\/h1>\n

We want your visit to be as enjoyable as possible. The information in this section will help you plan your visit, with information on where to stay, where to eat, and other local attractions to visit.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Known as the “Lang Toun”, or long town, for the length of its high street in medieval times, Kirkcaldy still plays an important role in Central Fife today. The town was the birthplace of Adam Smith, the father of modern economics, whose name lives on in the local Adam Smith College, as well as Adam Smith Theatre itself.<\/p>\n

Local attractions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As well as Adam Smith Theatre and Kirkcaldy Galleries, the town contains three public parks and shopping centers plus a swimming pool, golf courses and a large ice rink.<\/p>\n

The annual Links Marke<\/a>t, held in April, is reputedly Europe’s longest street fair, clocking in at a mile in length. It features many popular fairground rides, and – as Scotland’s first fair of the season – often sees the first outing for brand new rides.<\/p>\n

Kirkcaldy’s two golf courses,\u00a0Dunnikier<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Kirkcaldy Golf Club<\/a>, are ideal for anyone seeking to play a relaxing day’s game. For those seeking a challenge, two Open qualifying courses are also nearby, at Lundin Links and Ladybank. St Andrews, the traditional home of golf, lies less than 20 miles to the north.<\/p>\n

Where to stay<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kirkcaldy features a range of hotels to suit all tastes and budgets, including:<\/p>\n