Kirkcaldy Then & Now
Kirkcaldy Then & Now by Carol McNeill, published by Stenlake Publishing in 2016, offers a visual exploration of the town of Kirkcaldy through a collection of photographs that juxtapose its past and present. This 48-page book captures the significant transformations that have taken place over the years, showcasing changes in the High Street, where trams have disappeared and shops have undergone renovations, as well as the evolution of industrial areas and housing.
Readers will find a rich historical narrative that reflects the local heritage of Kirkcaldy, as McNeill shares her experiences of researching and photographing her hometown. The book highlights the impact of urban planning and development on the landscape, including notable sites such as Robert Adam’s birthplace and Thomas Carlyle’s house. With a focus on history and travel, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the changes that have shaped this Scottish town.
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Local historian and native of Kirkcaldy Carol McNeill has told us how much she enjoyed compiling this book not just the research but also walking around re-exploring and taking photographs of her home town. Kirkcaldy has seen dramatic changes over the years and this collection of old and present-day photographs really demonstrates just how much. In the High Street the trams have gone and the shops have new facias but away from the town centre there was much industry and much industrial housing some of it of poor quality so inevitably the town imrpovers and planners planned and improved these out of existence as they also did with Robert Adam’s birthplace and Thomas Carlyle’s house.
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