Beveridge Park

At last we managed a visit to Kirkcaldy, after saying on many occasions that we had somehow left it out of our schedule. But, as our senior rail cards were due to expire, we took the train, and, after coffee in the cafe of the Adam Smith Theatre, wandered round the shops, said hello to the sea and walked up to Beveridge Park.

Described as a gift to the people of Kirkcaldy by local industrialist Michael Beveridge in 1892, the 42 hectares of park includes football and rugby pitches, children’s play facilities, skateboard area, a lake and formal gardens. The recent development of a Bog Garden and woodland walks has created an opportunity for users to experience diverse natural environments throughout the park.


Unable to see the entire park we took the shorter route, past the fountain, which was donated by Mrs Beveridge and is topped by a beaver, in recognition of their name. Then round to the lake, with its variety of wildfowl, through the rose garden and back to the entrance. from there it was a short walk to the station, where a train was ready to depart.

The park is well cared-for and, with many open spaces, popular with children and dogwalkers.  I feel it will not be long before we return.