Law's Close ~ The Merchant's House

Central Fife

In Person

Law’s Close is an A-Listed 16^thC 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, 16^thC painted ceilings, a late 17^thC plaster work ceiling and a 17^thC 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 sucessful small businesses. 

There will also be children's Arts & Crafts activities with botanical printing in the 'Merchant's Garden'.

Facilities

• Disabled WC
• WC
• Refreshments
• Events For Children
• Parking
• Limited Access

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