Kirkcaldy

　　   Kirkcaldy is a town in Fife, Scotland, located about 19 km north of Edinburgh and 44 km southwest of Dundee. It serves as an important service center in Fife and is also the hometown of Adam Smith, the “father of economics.”

　　   Kirkcaldy is a worthwhile town to visit in Fife, with a history of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Notable local attractions that tell the town’s long and rich history include Old Kirk, St. Bryce Kirk founded by James Matthews, Linktown Church built in 1830, the Kirkcaldy War Memorial, and Kirkcaldy Town House. The Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery, opened in 1925, houses a large collection of famous paintings by Scottish colourists as well as permanent exhibitions showcasing the town’s rich industrial heritage. The Adam Smith Theatre is a great place to experience the arts, hosting classic plays, concerts, and film screenings every year. In addition, three lush green parks and the unique Links Market are waiting to be explored.

　　   Kirkcaldy Reason to visit: Hometown of the father of economics, Adam Smith Continent: Europe Country/Region: Britain Province/State: Fife City: Kirkcaldy