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Immerse yourself in the world of Adam Smith and the vibrant community around the Heritage Centre. From engaging events and workshops to guided tours along the Adam Smith Heritage Trail, there’s always something new to explore. Experience history firsthand with our in-depth tours, where you can walk in the footsteps of one of the world's greatest thinkers, discovering the places that shaped his life and ideas.

Experience the Adam Smith Heritage Trail—book a guided tour to explore the key sites connected to the life and legacy of Adam Smith in Kirkcaldy.

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Join us for engaging events, festivals, and talks that bring history, culture, and community to life—everyone is welcome!

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Explore our Heritage Shop for unique gifts, books, and locally inspired treasures that celebrate the legacy of Adam Smith and local craft smiths.

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It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest. We address ourselves, not to their humanity but to their self-love, and never talk to them of our necessities but of their advantages.

The Wealth Of Nations, Book I, Chapter II, pp. 26-7, para 12.

Kirkcaldy Birthplace of Modern Economics

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