Kirkcaldy Accommodation Reminder – Festival Dates Are Thursday 25 – Saturday 27 April
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Kirkcaldy Accommodation Reminder – Festival Dates are Thursday 25 – Saturday 27 April Hotel Name Distance Website/ Telephone from Email Theatre Beveridge Park Hotel 0.2 www.beveridgeparkhotel.co.uk/ 01592 6, Abbotshall Road miles [email protected] 262143 KY2 5PQ Victoria Hotel 0.5 www.victoriahotelkirkcaldy.co.uk/ 01592 28, Victoria Road miles [email protected] 260117 KY1 1DS Strathearn Hotel 1.6 http://thestrathearn.co.uk/ 01592 2 Wishart Place, miles [email protected] 652210 KY1 2AS Royal Hotel 2.0 https://royalhotelfife.co.uk/ 01592 Townhead miles [email protected] 655801 Dysart KY1 2XQ Oswald House 2.4 www.oswald.house/ 01592 Dunnikier Park, miles [email protected] 267070 KY1 3LP (formerly Dunnikier Park Hotel) Dean Park Hotel 2.8 www.deanparkhotel.co.uk/ 01592 4, Dean Park Grove miles [email protected] 261635 KY2 6QW B&Bs Lothrie House B&B 200 yds http://lothriebedandbreakfast.scot/ 01592 1 Gow Crescent, 266243 KY1 1EY Dunedin House Guest 0.2 http://www.dunedinhouse.com/ 01592 House miles [email protected] 203874 25 Townsend Place KY1 1HB Invertiel Guest House 0.4 http://www.invertiel.com/ 01592 19 Bennochy Road, miles [email protected] 264849 KY2 5QU Scotties B&B 0.4 https://bedandbreakfastkirkcaldy.scot/ 01592 15 Bennochy Road, miles 268596 KY2 5QU Ashgrove B&B 0.5 www.ashgrovebnb.co.uk 01592 213 Nicol Street, miles [email protected] 561354 KY1 1PF Apartment 103 Balsusney Road 0.6 [email protected] 07500337257 KY2 5LQ miles £50/night plus £25 cleaning and laundry. (Apartment, Sleeps 4) https://abnb.me/ml0cH5e71T Beyond Kirkcaldy Name Distance Website/ Telephone from Email Theatre Merchant House B&B 2.1 miles http://merchanthousebnbfife.com/index.h 01592 44 Quality Street tm 659177 Dysart KY1 2TN The Bay Hotel 4.2 miles https://thebayhotel.net/ 01592 892222 Burntisland Road, Kinghorn KY3 9YE Kingswood Hotel, 4.7 miles http://kingswoodhotel.co.uk/ 01592 873123 Kinghorn Road, [email protected] Burntisland KY3 9LL Burntisland Sands Hotel, 5.4 miles http://www.burntislandsands.co.uk/ 01592 872230 Burntisland KY3 9JX [email protected] Aberdour Hotel 9.7 miles http://www.aberdourhotel.co.uk/ 01383 860325 38 High Street, Aberdour [email protected] KY3 0SW Woodside Hotel 9.7miles http://woodsidehotelaberdour.co.uk/ 01383 860328 84 High Street, Aberdour KY3 0SW Chain Hotels (Glenrothes/Dunfermline) Name Distance Website/ Telephone from Email Theatre Travelodge Glenrothes 6 miles https://www.travelodge.co.uk/uk/hotels-in-fife 0871 984 Bank Head Gate, 6278 Bank Head Park, Glenrothes KY7 6GH Holiday Inn Express, 8.5 miles https://www.hiexpressglenrothes.co.uk/ 0871 942 Leslie Road, 9024 Glenrothes,KY6 3EP Best Western 9.6 miles https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/be Balgeddie House Hotel st-western-balgeddie-house-hotel Balgeddie Way Glenrothes, KY6 3QA Travelodge Dunfermline 12 miles https://www.travelodge.co.uk/uk/hotels-in-fife 0871 984 Kingseat Road, 6287 Halbeath Junction, Dunfermline, KY11 8RY Eating Out – Kirkcaldy In addition to the eateries listed below, Kirkcaldy boasts a large number of take-aways including some excellent fish and chip shops! Name Distance Website/ Telephone from Email Theatre Pan e Vino 0.1 mile paneevinokirkcaldy.co.uk 01592 3 Hunter Street 200050 KY1 1ED (Italian) The Robert Nairn 0.2 https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all- 01592 6 Kirk Wynd miles pubs/scotland/fife/the-robert-nairn-kirkcaldy 205049 KY1 1ET (Wetherspoons) Koku Shi 0.3 https://www.facebook.com/kokushikirkcaldy/ 01592 219 High Street miles http://www.kokusushionline.co.uk/ 328660 KY1 1JD (Sushi) The Exchequer 0.3 https://www.greatukpubs.co.uk/exchequerkirkcaldy 01592 60 High Street miles 646635 KY1 1NB (Pub Grub) Annapurna Gurkha 0.4 www.annapurnagurkha.com 01592 Restaurant miles 2269246 312 High Street KY1 1LB (Nepalese) Eda Restaurant, 0.5 https://www.edarestaurant.co.uk/ 01592 51 High Street miles 267899 KY1 1LL (Turkish) La Gondola, 0.5 http://www.lagondolarestaurant.co.uk/ 01592 435 High Street miles book@lagondolarey1 1jdstaurant.co.uk 640085 KY1 2SG (Italian) Maxin 0.5 www.maxinrestaurant.co.uk 01592 5 High Street miles 206244 KY1 1LQ (Chinese/Asian) The Novar Bar, 0.6 https://www.novarbar.com/ 01592 17 Nicol Street, miles [email protected] 598090 KY1 1NY (Pub Grub, big portions) The Waterfront 0.7 http://thewaterfrontrestaurant.org.uk/ 01592 461-464 High Street miles 202095 KY1 2SN (Traditional/Scottish) Asian Triangle 1.5 www.asiantrianglerestaurant.co.uk 01592 282 High Street, miles 265795 KY1 1LB (Thai, Chinese, Indian) Cafes Robertson’s 0.4 https://robertsonscoffeeshop.co.uk/ 01592 23 Tollbooth Street miles 641261 KY1 1RW Bakers Field 0.4 https://www.thebakersfieldcafe.com 01592 19 Tollbooth Street miles 562607 KY1 1RW Cupcake Coffee Box 0.4 https://www.cccboxltd.com 01592 207 High Street miles 646111 KY1 1JD Costa 0.3 https://www.costa.co.uk/ 01592 148 High Street miles 644131 KY1 1NQ Taxis X Cabs 01592 654654 Treble Twenty Taxis 01592 202020 Kirkcaldy Cabs 01592 654321 Stewart Taxis 01592 202080 Gilmour Taxis 01592 640640 Eating Out – Elsewhere Name Distance Website/ Telephone from Email Theatre The Ship Inn, 3.3 https://theshipkinghorn.wordpress.com/ 01592 2 Bruce Street, miles [email protected] 890655 Kinghorn KY3 9TJ Horizons Restaurant 4.2 https://thebayhotel.net/ 01592 at The Bay Hotel miles 892204 Burntisland Road, Kinghorn The Aberdour Hotel 9.7 See accommodation listing 01383 miles 860325 The Woodside Hotel, 9.7 See accommodation listing 01383 Aberdour miles 860328 Things to do in Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy Galleries Abbotshall Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 1YG (Opposite the Adam Smith Theatre) A fresh, contemporary space for visitors to enjoy with a modern library, museum exhibitions, art galleries, local and family history room, Visit Scotland information centre, cafe, shop and a host of other services. There are some great artworks on display, including the finest Scottish colourists collection in the country. Dysart Harbour & Harbourmaster's House Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, Kirkcaldy KY1 2TQ Historic harbour, Visitor Centre and Cafe. The Harbourmaster's House is a B-listed 19th century building, which sits next to the historic Dysart harbour and is the HQ of the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust. Here you can find out more about the famous Fife Coastal Path and enjoy interactive displays on the historic region, the North Sea and the ancient trading routes between Europe and Dysart. Ravenscraig Park Dysart Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 2AZ Along the coast at the northern end of the town - sea views, parkland, castle ruins and coastal walks. Beveridge Park Abbotshall Road, Kirkcaldy KY2 5PH A short walk from Adam Smith Theatre - beautiful landscaped parkland, gardens and boating lake (swans, ducks and other wildlife); also crazy golf, pedalos and an outdoor gym area. Home of the local rugby team. Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre Esplanade, Kirkcaldy KY1 1HR Brand new facility in the centre of the town; includes an excellent swimming pool and gym. Kirkcaldy Farmers’ Market Town Square, Kirkcaldy KY1 1XW Held 9am to 1pm on the last Saturday of every month – so we’re in luck! Raith Rovers FC Stark’s Park, Pratt Street, Kirkcaldy KY1 1SA Looking for something different on the Saturday afternoon? For a different kind of theatre, why not watch Raith Rovers vs. Brechin City in the SPFL League One? Saturday 27 April, Kick-off 3.00pm Things to do - Further Afield: Aberdour Castle (and more…) High Street, Aberdour KY3 0UN (about 9 miles from Kirkcaldy, handy for the train) 12th century castle with dovecote and extensive gardens. Café and gift shop (Historic Scotland). Aberdour also boasts the 12th century St Fillan’s Church (next to the castle), award-winning beaches and RHS medal-winning floral displays, a sensory garden and a number of pubs and hotels. It is home to the UK’s current official ‘Small Railway Station of the Year’, just three stops from Kirkcaldy (new visitor centre open Saturdays 2-4pm). Lochore Meadows Country Park Just 11 miles from the theatre, Fife’s most popular free outdoor attraction offers 1,200 acres to explore, centred around a beautiful loch. Good for walking, bird-watching, cycling, fishing or enjoying a picnic or barbecue. There’s even a beach! Lochore Meadows boasts wildflower meadows, park land and ancient woodlands. Much of the park is suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. Falkland Palace and Gardens (National Trust for Scotland) 12 miles from the theatre, this imposing renaissance palace dominates the ancient market town of Falkland. Separate tickets are available for the gardens and the palace itself. Country residence of the royal Stuarts and adored by Mary, Queen of Scots, the palace contains centuries-old carvings, paintings and furniture and examples of spectacular Renaissance architecture. The beautiful garden and orchard is a delight in itself. East Neuk Villages For a scenic drive out, try Fife’s ‘East Neuk’ villages of Elie (18 miles), St. Monance (20), Pittenweem (22), Anstruther and Crail (26). Each has a unique charm, and if you’re new to this part of Scotland, they are well worth a visit. Dunfermline Abbey, Library and Pittencrieff Park Fifteen miles away in Scotland’s ‘ancient capital’ finds the final resting place of Robert the Bruce and the post-Iona burial dite of the Kings and Queens of Scotland, This beautiful abbey remains a place of worship with Sunday services and daily prayers The adjacent Pittencrieff Park offers many fine woodland walks, particularly beautiful in springtime. And nearby Dunfermline Central Library and Museum has recently had a multi-million pound overhaul. Enjoy their ‘brush with colour’ collection and then relax in the lovely cafe! The Forth Bridges No trip to Fife is complete without seeing the three magnificent bridges across the Forth, each one representing state-of-the-art design and engineering at the time of their construction.