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Kirkcaldy
Civic Society books have
been produced on a regular basis since 1981.
They can be found in shops around the town and the local Library has a collection. KCS also sell the books, along with pens, badges etc., at our meetings and events. Please note: Some books may have limited availability |
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Books can be purchased online from
the FIFE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
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Fife's Bridges by Robin Smith |
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IN THE STEPS OF ADAM SMITH'S KIRKCALDYAdam Smith is Kirkcaldy's most famous citizen, born in the town over
278 years ago.This book tells of his life and what Kirkcaldy was like
in his lifetime - the buildings, people and events.
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The following books cover the lives of famous people who were either born in Kirkcaldy or who lived in the town at some point in their lives. |
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FAMOUS FOLK (BOOK ONE) £3.00 |
William and Robert Adam, Baillie Robert Philp, Dr John Philip, Marjory Fleming, Sir Sandford Fleming |
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FAMOUS FOLK (BOOK TWO) £3.00 |
Adam Smith, Alexander Stewart, Thomas Carlyle, John McDouall Stuart, Anna Buchan and the Elder Family |
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FAMOUS FOLK (BOOK THREE) £3.00 |
Quyt or Whyte, Oswald of Dunnikier, Ferguson of Raith, Hutchison, Fergus, Malcolm, McIntosh, Lockhart, Aytoun, Nairn, Shepherd, Beveridge, Barry and Ostlere |
| OTHER BOOKS |
| JAMES REEKIE OF KIRKCALDY his story from 1914 - 1940 - This fascinating book covers James Reekie's schooldays, working life and married life. Mentions various places in the town, events and the difficult living conditions of the time.100 pages | £3.00 |  |
| MISSED ALONG THE WAY - Memories of the shops who once traded on Kirkcaldy's High Street. 36 pages | £2.00 |
| 21 YEARS HISTORY
OF KIRKCALDY CIVIC SOCIETY - 68 pages OUT OF PRINT |
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| KIRKCALDY'S CHURCHES
- Explains the links between the Churches in Kirkcaldy and Scottish history
in its introduction. Each Church in the town is then covered individually
and there is a short section on the town War Memorials. 76 pages OUT OF PRINT |
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| KIRKCALDY'S CINEMAS
- Do you remember the Rialto, Carlton, Palace,
Rio etc.? Find out about the history of these cinemas.60 pages OUT OF PRINT |
| GRAVEYARDS - General information on graveyards and a guide to interesting stones in the main Kirkcaldy graveyards. 48 pages | £2.00 | |
| BEVERIDGE PARK in the year 2000 - Information about Kirkcaldy's Victorian Beveridge Park. 48 pages | £1.50 | |
| HUNTER
HOUSE - A short history The story of St Brycedale House, later converted into the Hunter Hospital and today known as Hunter House / St. Brycedale Court. 28 pages |
£2.00 |
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Special book projects: |
KIRKCALDY
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KIRKCALDY REMEMBERED |
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This book was our Millennium project. Sections in the book are... Cover illustration shows Kirkcaldy harbour c1960 |
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| Kirkcaldy Civic Society books can be purchased by mail from KCS using an order form (pay by cheque) |
or purchased online from the..... |
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