The Burgh Chambers was built in 1845 – 46, replacing the Tolbooth which stood at the end of the High Street from 1616 to 1843. The building was designed by the architect John Henderson and is in the revived gothic style which was carried on to the extension built in the early 1900s. Between the original 1840s building and the extension is a magnificent tower, which was originally crowned with a steeple which housed the town clock. The original Council Chamber on the first floor is a beautiful historic room. Before local government reform in 1973 this was where Burntisland Town Council met. Next door is the library which was donated by Andrew Carnegie – the Dunfermline born philanthropist who funded 2,509 Carnegie libraries between 1883 and 1929. Carnegie himself opened the building in 1907. It is still a library today, with a small museum upstairs.
From here head east along the High Street to our next stop.
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.
If the map does not show your current position when you click “Show My Location” , check your phone browser setting and allow Location.
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.
