Published Date: Aug 13th, 2025
Developing a grand plan for the town
Fife Council is working towards a masterplan to transform Kirkcaldy for generations to come. This will be a long-running programme of work encompassing a range of activity and projects with a shared vision for the town.
Fife is hopeful it can attract funding from the UK Government’s Growth Mission fund to deliver for Kirkcaldy. 
The council is working to shape the overall ambition, funding package and programme of work for the town. As this progresses there will be lots of opportunities for communities to get involved in conversations about Kirkcaldy’s future and plans for different places and spaces.
Breathing new life into the high street and waterfront
The council has appointed Collective Architecture and Montagu Evans to lead development of proposals for the high street and waterfront areas, while it waits to hear from the UK Government about what funding may be allocated and what criteria will be linked to it.
A phased approach would likely include expert-led workshops to shape the project scope, align it with government funding criteria, and assess practical feasibility.
Engagement with community groups and business representatives would then be carried out to ensure their voices are reflected. Consultants would then evaluate the economic viability of any proposals that are developed, with the findings expected to be reported to the Cabinet Committee by late 2025 or early 2026.
Ken Gourlay, Chief Executive of Fife Council said: "This is a huge opportunity. Investment for Kirkcaldy’s high street and seafront would be recognition of the town’s potential and the hard work of our communities and partners.
"Fife Council has long been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive and economically resilient town and this could help us make great progress.
“The teams involved are already gathering a wide range of data about the town, the local population and business sector, existing public services and land use. Specialist consultants will be looking at all of this with council colleagues and partners, before reaching out to community groups.
David Ross, Leader of Fife Council added: "We have a clear goal of regeneration and a strong partnership with our communities and the local MP.
“As we develop and implement the wider plan, local people will be involved at every stage, and we must ensure this is meaningful engagement. The team need time to prepare public information and materials to support an open conversation about opportunities and options and - in the first instance - this will be targeted engagement with stakeholders around the economic future of the high street and waterfront.
“Fife Council stands ready to deliver and I know Kirkcaldy is ready to get involved.”
Further updates will be announced as soon as they’re available. You can keep up with the latest news at www.fife.gov.uk/kirkcaldy or by following Our Kirkcaldy on Facebook.
