Adam smith was born in a house on Kirkcaldy High Street in 1723, the house number is unknown but it was not the same house he later occupied with his mother. 18th century Kirkcaldy was a very small town with a census population of 2296. In those days the town was comprised of one long street with small lanes opening on each side. It would have served as the main thoroughfare along the coast from the ferry port of Pettycur near Kinghorn, where travellers would come ashore from Edinburgh. The original market cross had been situated only a few steps from Mrs Smith’s later house but was relocated further west as Kirkcaldy grew.
From here head up Kirk Wynd.
As you go around the trail, tap the ‘previous’ and ‘next’ arrows to move between points. The picture at the top of the page is shows you where you should be.
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If there’s more than one of you with a smartphone, you can use the What3Words app to help you navigate. It’s free to download – type in the what3words location, tap “use compass” and it will help you find your way. Though remember, this will point to the exact location, not necessarily following the right path, so use the map on each page to help you.
