Kirkcaldy Walk: Town Centre【4K】

Located in the Scottish historic county of Fife, situated in between Edinburgh and Dundee on the east coast, is the town of Kirkcaldy (pronounced 'kir-CAW-dee').
The name 'Kirkcaldy' is derived from the Brythonic words 'caer', 'caled' and 'din', which literally translates to 'fort on the hard hill'. The town began as a burgh under the control of Dunfermline Abbey. Then in 1644, a charter was granted by Charles I making it a royal burgh, and relinquishing the abbey's jurisdiction over the town.
Around the beginning of the 16th century Kirkcaldy became an important trading port. A harbour was established, which would conduct trade with overseas countries, in particular from the Baltic region. Flax, timber and hemp were imported while wool, salt, coal and fish among other products were exported.
From as early as 1672, linen weaving was a major industry in Kirkcaldy. When the Industrial Revolution took hold in the late 18th century, flax spinning by machinery was introduced. Later on, in the 1870s, linoleum manufacturing was introduced, becoming Kirkcaldy's main export up until the industry's decline in the 1960s.
Kirkcaldy is represented in sport by Raith Rovers Football Club. The name 'Raith' comes from a vague historical association with the region of Fife from Kirkcaldy (where the club is based) to Lochgelly.
18th century economist Adam Smith was born in Kirkcaldy. Smith was a key figure during the Scottish Enlightenment, and has been dubbed the 'Father of Economics'. Among his notable ideas are division of labour and the invisible hand, in reference to free markets.
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Filmed: 6th October 2021
Link to the walk on Google Maps: goo.gl/maps/qoAeXiJbgwzmZoN67
Filmed on a Sony FDR-AX700 with a Zhiyun Crane 2 and a Sony ECM-XYST1M Stereo Microphone.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 High Street
9:01 Esplanade
9:30 Williamson's Quay
12:11 Esplanade

[@philipgrier9376]

What a treat to see my old home, the High Street again but how sad to see what was once a dynamic shopping centre decayed. Kirkcaldy needs to get it's own council again and focuseed development aand maintenance of the High St

[@davidmcgowan8388]

Lived in Kirkcaldy from 66 to 79, really miss the place, saw one of my old homes, people's club and institute, only time I am back now is funerals :-( , but will always be home to me

[@oldtowns]

Great tour my friend. Beautiful town.. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Düsseldorf City...

[@4KExplorer]

Hey, thanks for watching!

[@BoydXplorer]

Great walk tour. Beautiful street ambiance. Full watched. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@4KExplorer]

Much appreciated, thanks!

[@mwc6397]

I'm going there soon . Thanks for video.

[@paulpowell4871]

Been there so many times since I have Family there. from from 1981 up until 2008 ish Sad to see the High Street looking so depressed. Too many shops gone. I remember Whimpy's and McDonalds as well as the Penny Farthing and Jackie O's. Great memories of the Lang Toon. I remember one older couple inviting me and my then Girlfriend in for Tea and Penguins. when the Husband balked at inviting 2 Americans in she chided him " Hesh! Where's your Scottish Pride! Hopefully The Scots Rise to the occasion and re support local pride.

[@nanunanu8745]

The promenade needs a ferry link to Leith. The hovercraft was great.

[@GranCanariaWalk]

Very nice walk my friend. I like so much British Streets :-) Happy weekend

[@Nataly01010]

Thank you for a pleasant walk!😃

[@4KExplorer]

Thanks for watching!

[@nycstreets5295]

Thanks for sharing

[@AmbientWalking]

An incredible trip! Totally enjoyed it 100%! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@4KExplorer]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@lynnemorris8937]

I love kirkcaldy

[@elizbutik5311]

Beautiful

[@carla-tg1qp]

I'm in Cardenden but love going for walks down this way

[@opagodaswirling9383]

Very nice . You started off very near Raith Rovers' ground . Pity we didn't get a glimpse .

[@4KExplorer]

Ah good point! Ah well...

[@MrSgm111]

And I do love to see the original Burtons buildings in these towns.. imagine any retailers doing that now..a house style in which all of their stores around the country are built .

[@jimmydickson8854]

Is the Raith ballroom still standing last time I was there it was all boarded up had some good nights in there it was very popular that was 50 years ago ,living in Australia now it’s like every thing else time moves on

[@MrSgm111]

A good looking high street, some really lovely buildings but it looks as if it’s been hit hard by the retail demise… so many empty shops .. towns like this will need to refocus their towns centres going forward.. it’s not all about retail anymore..

[@carla-tg1qp]

So pretty 😍

[@fidomf7922]

I remember walking down there today it's so uncanny

[@gracerae5213]

I live in Kirkcaldy 😍

[@jimmydickson8854]

Is there work been done inside the old picture house in the high street to save the building I heard a couple of years ago ,has any thing been done or have they run out of money ,jimmy Aust

[@jimmydickson8854]

The high street is dead now I grew up there in the 19-60 s the high street was full of people then, you could drive right through then ,it’s in a sad decline now was there two years ago before COVID ,I’m an xpat living in Australia since 19-74. Kirkcaldy is still ok ,but it gets battered with wind in winter ,

[@ShakeelAhmed-pr7gn]

Compared to your walks this was an average. Most of your walking videos we usually come across the 'To Let' signboard. Is it the pandemic effect or a normal thing there?

[@4KExplorer]

Well I don't know what's normal for Kirkcaldy, but some towns have been hit pretty hard by the lockdowns.

[@leegraham1179]

Uh