Kirkcaldy Galleries
Kirkcaldy Galleries
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Come and explore Kirkcaldy's cultural hub! Kirkcaldy Galleries offers visitors a library, museum, art gallery, local & family history room, an information desk, café, gift shop and children's areas - all under one roof and FREE! We have art exhibitions to suit a wide variety of interests. Favourite Centres and New Flavours (open until 31 December 2024) with some of our most requested paintings, or ‘old favourites’ and works that are relatively new to our Collection. Unveiling the Madonna (open until 22 September 2024) a fascinating telling of the restoration of the oldest artwork in the Fife Collection, The Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, ArtSpace (open until 31 December 2024) with lots of activities to try out in the gallery and at home and Unearthed (open until 3 November 2024). Step back in time to where it all began in our latest family-friendly exhibition.
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Shirley E
Dronfield, UK414 contributions
Apr 2022
This was my second attempt as the first time a couple of years ago it was raining so hard it was coming through the roof and they had to close the building. Anyway second time did not disappoint. It is truly amazing. Well worth a visit. Great cafe too and the staff were all very friendly. A great place to get out of the bad weather.
Written June 2, 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, Hope you'll visit again soon.
Written June 20, 2022
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Steve W
30 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
A lesser known collection of important early 20th paintings by Peploe and McTaggart is the main draw here courtesy of one of the linoleum magnates. The McTaggarts concentrate on his later works that are perhaps less known and show the extent to which he was like no other British painter of that era . The Peploes shine as always. Why is British art so centred on Camden and Bloomsbury in this period when this group was so centred in what was moving in world terms ?
The surprise was the room of contemporary Scottish paintings of very high quality and the Fife pictures.
The building itself is of interest - a poignant but unusual memorial to an only son killed in war.
Make the detour.
The surprise was the room of contemporary Scottish paintings of very high quality and the Fife pictures.
The building itself is of interest - a poignant but unusual memorial to an only son killed in war.
Make the detour.
Written August 23, 2021
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Very pleased you enjoyed your visit, hope you will come back again.
Written September 13, 2021
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EGM68
Gateshead, UK212 contributions
Aug 2022
Visited recently for the Jack Vettriano the early years exhibition, which was very interesting, especially given his connection to the area. The gallery itself is much larger than expected and there was quite a lot to see. Great staff, very friendly and helpful and more than happy to spend time discussing the paintings and providing background info on the artist himself.
Written August 27, 2022
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Thank you so much for your review, delighted you enjoyed your visit
Jennifer
Written September 1, 2022
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WJBP
London, UK31 contributions
Oct 2022
The Kirkcaldy Galleries were recommended to us by art-loving friends who mentioned their Scottish Colourist collection. In fact, the ground floor had a display that focussed on the history of Kirkcaldy, which was fascinating in its own right, not least as the home of lino. Upstairs, much of the gallery was occupied by an exhibition about Jack Vettriano; even avoiding this, the two rooms with pictures from the general collection were worth the detour. As well as Colourists, there were works by a number of nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists that were fantastic, including Waterhouse's beguiling (despite reservations about Victoriana) Dolce far niente. The walls dedicated to Kirkcaldy's formidable Colourist holdings were the highpoint, though, with strong works by Peploe, Cadell and even Fergusson, who is I confess my least favourite, but whose representation there made me reappraise his work. And that is the true mark of success. Particular note should be made of the activities within the galleries for children which were simple, yet so well targeted that adults with smalls could enjoy the collection uninterrupted for a surprising amount of time!
Written October 24, 2022
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Hi there!
Thank you so much for your kind comments. The team here will be delighted that you had such a good time. We are very proud of our art collection and are so pleased that you found our activities entertaining. Your feedback will be much appreciated by the curatorial team too! Hope to see you again in the future.
Written October 26, 2022
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Ellen K
Dundee, UK81 contributions
Jul 2022
What a fabulous and surprising small gallery and museum!! Visited today for the Vettriano ‘Early Years’ exhibition which was excellent with a great range of the artists early paintings. The galleries were a delight with associated exhibitions including many of the works which inspired Vettriano and chosen by the staff to highlight their importance. The cafe has a tasty and varied menu. The staff were very welcoming and the whole visit was a delight. Highly recommend
Written July 1, 2022
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Hi, thanks so much for taking time out to leave this positive review. We hope to see you again soon.
Written July 4, 2022
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AntheaJG
Edinburgh, UK286 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We went to see the exhibition "Jack Vettriano the early years" at the Kirkcaldy galleries in August. The exhibition was amazing and it was so interesting to see paintings that he had done under his birth name Jack Hoggan. We had lunch in the cafe which was delicious - home made soup and a cheese scone before going upstairs to the exhibition. All the staff from reception, cafe and gallery were so friendly and kind, all in all a lovely day out. We came by car but as it is right next door to the train station could have easily come by train.
Written August 17, 2022
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So pleased you had a great visit! We've had great feedback about both the exhibition and the experience of visiting Kirkcaldy Galleries.
Jennifer
Written August 25, 2022
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BJD
Stockton-on-Tees, UK13 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Visited the gallery for the Jack Vettriano Early Years exhibition.
The gallery and staff were amazing. They were extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
The exhibition was fantastic and we bought ourselves a limited edition print as a treat/birthday present.
Well worth the visit.
The gallery and staff were amazing. They were extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
The exhibition was fantastic and we bought ourselves a limited edition print as a treat/birthday present.
Well worth the visit.
Written August 28, 2022
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Thank you so much for your review! I'm delighted you enjoyed your visit, we've been getting great feedback, especially about the staff. They are loving having the exhibition and it's showing in the wonderful feedback like yours. Hope you'll return again.
Jennifer
Written August 30, 2022
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johnhouston2
Knaresborough, UK5,349 contributions
Oct 2022
Kirkcaldy Galleries is an excellent art gallery and museum hub with a very good cafe. It is situated next to the rail station which has plentiful and free parking.
They have a very large collection of art, so are able to host changing exhibitions. Fortunately we were in the area for the Jack Vettriano exhibition which was superb, and it felt very special to see the originals of some of his iconic works. We were also impressed with all members of staff who were clearly passionate about the exhibition.
They have a very large collection of art, so are able to host changing exhibitions. Fortunately we were in the area for the Jack Vettriano exhibition which was superb, and it felt very special to see the originals of some of his iconic works. We were also impressed with all members of staff who were clearly passionate about the exhibition.
Written October 20, 2022
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Hello there, I am so pleased you enjoyed your visit here to the Galleries and thank you for your kind comments about our art collection. We have some exciting new exhibitions coming so watch this space!
Written October 23, 2022
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beanpole2
Edinburgh16 contributions
Dec 2022
This is a very small gallery but has some impressive pictures especially the Scottish colourists. The staff were friendly and keen to help. Arriving by car isn't easy even with Satnav so I'd recommend arriving by train. The station is right next to the gallery.
Written December 9, 2022
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Hi there,
Thank you for visiting us here at Kirkcaldy Galleries. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit and the Scottish colourists currently on show. We hope you visit again in the future!
Written December 11, 2022
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Clare L
Aviemore and the Cairngorms, UK3 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We came down from Aviemore for the Vettriano exhibition and were met with a very friendly welcome. The exhibition was brilliant and we also looked around the other rooms. I particularly liked the care that had been put into making the experience enjoyable for children. Would thoroughly recommend visiting and can’t wait to be back!
Written August 7, 2022
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So delighted you enjoyed the exhibition! We've been getting really positive feedback, Hope you do manage back again. Jennifer
Written August 10, 2022
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Hi. How is it for children aged 5 and 7? Would love to visit but they might make it difficult!
Written August 20, 2018
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