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Seafield Tower – Seals at Seafield Tower loop from Kirkcaldy
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Seafield Tower – Seals at Seafield Tower loop from Kirkcaldy
Moderate
30
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Seafield Tower – Seals at Seafield Tower loop from Kirkcaldy
01:30
14.1km
140m
Running
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Waypoints
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Start point
Train Station
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93 m
Kirkcaldy Train Station
Highlight • Rest Area
The Boy In The Train by Mary Campbell Smith
Whit wey does the engine say ‘Toot-toot’?
Is it feart to gang in the tunnel?
Whit wey is the furnace no pit oot
When the rain gangs doon the funnel?
What’ll I hae for my tea the nicht?
A herrin’, or maybe a haddie?
Has Gran’ma gotten electric licht?
Is the next stop Kirkcaddy?
There’s a hoodie-craw on yon turnip-raw!
An’ seagulls! – sax or seeven.
I’ll no fa’ oot o’ the windae, Maw,
Its sneckit, as sure as I’m leevin’.
We’re into the tunnel! we’re a’ in the dark!
But dinna be frichtit, Daddy,
We’ll sune be comin’ to Beveridge Park,
And the next stop’s Kirkcaddy!
Is yon the mune I see in the sky?
It’s awfu’ wee an’ curly,
See! there’s a coo and a cauf ootbye,
An’ a lassie pu’in’ a hurly!
He’s chackit the tickets and gien them back,
Sae gie me my ain yin, Daddy.
Lift doon the bag frae the luggage rack,
For the next stop’s Kirkcaddy!
There’s a gey wheen boats at the harbour mou’,
And eh! dae ya see the cruisers?
The cinnamon drop I was sookin’ the noo
Has tummelt an’ stuck tae ma troosers. . .
I’ll sune be ringin’ ma Gran’ma’s bell,
She’ll cry, ‘Come ben, my laddie’,
For I ken mysel’ by the queer-like smell
That the next stop’s Kirkcaddy!
Whit wey does the engine say ‘Toot-toot’?
Is it feart to gang in the tunnel?
Whit wey is the furnace no pit oot
When the rain gangs doon the funnel?
What’ll I hae for my tea the nicht?
A herrin’, or maybe a haddie?
Has Gran’ma gotten electric licht?
Is the next stop Kirkcaddy?
There’s a hoodie-craw on yon turnip-raw!
An’ seagulls! – sax or seeven.
I’ll no fa’ oot o’ the windae, Maw,
Its sneckit, as sure as I’m leevin’.
We’re into the tunnel! we’re a’ in the dark!
But dinna be frichtit, Daddy,
We’ll sune be comin’ to Beveridge Park,
And the next stop’s Kirkcaddy!
Is yon the mune I see in the sky?
It’s awfu’ wee an’ curly,
See! there’s a coo and a cauf ootbye,
An’ a lassie pu’in’ a hurly!
He’s chackit the tickets and gien them back,
Sae gie me my ain yin, Daddy.
Lift doon the bag frae the luggage rack,
For the next stop’s Kirkcaddy!
There’s a gey wheen boats at the harbour mou’,
And eh! dae ya see the cruisers?
The cinnamon drop I was sookin’ the noo
Has tummelt an’ stuck tae ma troosers. . .
I’ll sune be ringin’ ma Gran’ma’s bell,
She’ll cry, ‘Come ben, my laddie’,
For I ken mysel’ by the queer-like smell
That the next stop’s Kirkcaddy!
Tip by
2
3.61 km
Seafield Tower
Highlight • Castle
The lands here at Seafield (as well as the lands at Markinch) were granted to Robert Moultrie by King James II in 1443 and the tower was in his family ownership until 1631. It was then sold to the Archbishop of Glasgow, James Law, before passing through a number of unknown owners. The last owners were the Methven family, whose Lord was reported to have left Seafield in 1715 to join the Jacobite arising, never to return, resulting in the tower being abandoned in 1733.
Seafield Tower, also known as the devil’s tower, is five stories high and was built using the local red sandstones. It would have had a vaulted storage area on the ground floor and great hall on the first floor and the upper floor level would have been for the Lord’s accommodation. The tower is protected by barnskin or curtain wall. Unfortunately, all has been lost due to the coast erosion- the significant northwest corner collapsed during the storm in 2013.
The 1744 plan of the tower shows ancillary buildings to the west of the tower, providing necessary support to the residents, including bakery, brewery and stables.
Seafield Tower, also known as the devil’s tower, is five stories high and was built using the local red sandstones. It would have had a vaulted storage area on the ground floor and great hall on the first floor and the upper floor level would have been for the Lord’s accommodation. The tower is protected by barnskin or curtain wall. Unfortunately, all has been lost due to the coast erosion- the significant northwest corner collapsed during the storm in 2013.
The 1744 plan of the tower shows ancillary buildings to the west of the tower, providing necessary support to the residents, including bakery, brewery and stables.
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3
3.71 km
Seals at Seafield Tower
Highlight • Natural
Just after passing the tower, look out for seals along the shore. Watch and listen to them as you enjoy the view of the surrounding area. On a brighter day, you can just see Arthur’s Seat across the water.
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4
3.95 km
Kinghorn to Kirkcaldy Coastal Path
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
More of a walking path as there are numerous steep sections and steps to climb up and down. However certainly doable on a bike if your adventurous and reasonably fit.
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5
5.92 km
Kinghorn, Kinghorn Loch and Grangehill
Highlight • Settlement
6
13.5 km
Abbotshall Parish Church
Highlight • Historical Site
The parish of Abbotshall was originally created in the 17th century to the south of Kirkcaldy to cope with the quickly growing population while easing the pressure on the existing Kirkcaldy Old Kirk. The land the parish was created was on the large Abbotshall Estate (hence the parish's name), which was owned at the time by Sir Andrew Ramsay. In 1876 Abbotshall parish was absorbed into the Burgh of Kirkcaldy. The first parish church of Abbotshall was completed in 1674/5 and was quickly extended due to a growing population, which included many weavers and other industrial guilds. By the end of the 18th century a bigger building was required and the church was demolished apart from its west tower. The much larger church opened in 1788 and was further extended in the later 19th century. The church is surrounded by a graveyard with many old and important carved gravestones (including a re-used marriage lintel dated 1720 and several fairly rare cast-iron memorials) and a large hall complex stands at the edge of the graveyard, built in the 1880s and extended in the 20th century.
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7
13.9 km
Museum and Library Gardens
Highlight • Rest Area
Museum and library gardens.
Tip by
8
14.0 km
Kirkcaldy Galleries, Museum and Gardens
Highlight • Historical Site
The land for the town's museum and art gallery was donated by John Nairn (the grandson of the linoleum manufacturer, Michael Nairn) Situated on the former site of Balsusney House, the home of John Maxton. This was opened in 1925, with the first chairman of trustee’s local cloth-manufacturer businessman John Blyth, the maternal grandfather of politician Michael Portillo.
The gardens contains two war memorials, commemorating the fallen of both World Wars. John Nairn gifted the gardens, museum and war memorial as an integrated whole to commemorate the death of his son who died in fighting on the western front. The war memorial was built in 1923 and unveiled in 1925. A memorial to those lost in World War 2 was unveiled in 1958.
The gardens contains two war memorials, commemorating the fallen of both World Wars. John Nairn gifted the gardens, museum and war memorial as an integrated whole to commemorate the death of his son who died in fighting on the western front. The war memorial was built in 1923 and unveiled in 1925. A memorial to those lost in World War 2 was unveiled in 1958.
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14.1 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.35 km
2.98 km
2.77 km
1.13 km
606 m
155 m
126 m
Surfaces
4.01 km
3.96 km
3.92 km
1.58 km
585 m
< 100 m
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