14 September 2025 (11:00 - 15:00) Law’s Close is an A-Listed 16thC Merchant’s House, at the east end of Kirkcaldy High Street, The building as we know it today is thought to have been constructed by the the ship-owning family of David and Agnes Law, who are the earliest known owners from the late 1500s, hence ‘Law’s Close’. Used for a variety of purposes over the centuries the building fell into disrepair in the 20thC. Despite its long history the building’s core structure and garden remained largely intact and inside were a number of rare surviving examples of 16th and 17th century interior decoration. The building was acquired by the Scottish Historic Buildings Trust in 1986 and painstakingly restored by them. Over the next 20 years, SHBT brought much of the building back to its former splendour, restoring key features such as timber panelling, 16thC painted ceilings, a late 17thC plaster work ceiling and a 17thC wall painting of a ship. The restoration was completed in 2005 by Architects Simpson & Brown at a cost of £1,300,000. Today, Law’s Close is operated by SHBT as a commercial business and retail hub and is home to a variety of successful small businesses. Parking is available close by, and the Merchant's Garden, with outdoor seating, will be open as well as the Merchant's House café and the Home of Hopcroft shop. Due to the age and nature of the building, it is not easy to navigate with limited mobility and it is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. Seating is available throughout the building. On Street Parking

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339-343 High Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1JL