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Kirkcaldy, Fife

Kirkcaldy is a town on the coast of Fife, on a shallow bay on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. Kirkcaldy abounds in historic buildings, including its two "big houses: Dunnikier House and Raith House. The ruins of Ravenscraig Castle stand on a rocky spit of land extending into the Firth of Forth, a dominant feature to the east of the town. Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery contains a notable collection of paintings by the Scottish Colourists and a permanent display of the town's industrial heritage. The town is within the council area of Fife.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Fife
Lat, Long: 56.109678,-3.163351
Grid Reference: NT 2774 9137
Civil Parish: Kirkcaldy and Dysart CP
Council Area: Fife CA
Police Area: Scotland (Fife) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 24818
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kirkcaldy,_Fife_24818

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