It closed in 2000, and was largely forgotten about until the Kirkcaldy Kings Theatre Trust started the ambitious project to bring it back to life five years ago.
The cinema sits at the hear of a sprawling town centre complex which includes the YWCA – now the Kings Live Lounge – on the Esplanade, and a ballroom, which nestles between the buildings.
As work to install a robust temporary roof on the former cinema nears completion, we were given a tour inside to see the extent of the challenge that lies ahead in the bid to bring a once thriving building back into use.
1. Inside Kirkcaldy's ABC Cinema
Scenes from inside the cinema which closed 21 years ago Photo: Fife Free Press
2. Inside Kirkcaldy's ABC Cinema
No trip to the cinema was complete without a stop at the kiosk! Photo: Fife Free Press
3. Inside Kirkcaldy's ABC Cinema
Despite the decay, the foyer retains many of its original features - look up and you can still see glimpses of the art deco design. Photo: Fife Free Press
4. Inside Kirkcaldy's ABC Cinema
The cinema's giant air conditioning system is still in place - and it includes cast iron doors bearing the name of the original manufacturer Photo: Fife Free Press