The Old Kirk brought the historic moment to life as part of the tercentenary celebrations with the help of the Auld Kirk Players, Friends of the Auld Kirk, Kirkcaldy Civic Society, Fife Opera, Kirkcaldy Gilbert and Sullivan Society and Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society.
Crowds gathered at the foot of Kirk Wynd to watch a horse drawn carriage collect Smith’s mother and James Oswald of Dunnikier, son of Kirkcaldy's former MP, who lived in the recently built Dunnikier House, and was there to support the widowed young mum after the recent death of her husband.
They travelled to the Old Kirk – where Smith was baptised three centuries ago – before taking a tour of the town to mark the start of a week of celebrations to honour Kirkcaldy’s globally renowned son.
Smith’s influence was also underlined with a presentation by Emeritus Professor Eli Cox III, from the School of Business Studies in Austin University in Texas.
1. Adam Smith Tercentenary
The horse drawn carriage makes its way along the High street to the house where Adam Smith's mother lived. Photo: Cath Ruane
2. Adam Smith Tercentenary
Members of the Auld Kirk Players, Friends of the Auld Kirk, Kirkcaldy Civic Society, Fife Opera, Kirkcaldy Gilbert and Sullivan Society and Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society all took part in the re-enactment Photo: Cath Ruane
3. Adam Smith Tercentenary
The horse and carriage with some of the old buildings on Kirkcaldy High Street behind it. Photo: Cath Ruane
4. Adam Smith Tercentenary
Recreating the baptism of Adam Smith are his mother and James Oswald of Dunnikier, son of Kirkcaldy's former MP, living in the recently built Dunnikier House Photo: Cath Ruane