Fire crews tackle fire at former Kirkcaldy pub
Firefighters were called to a fire in a former Kirkcaldy pub on Tuesday evening.
Emergency services attended the old White Heather pub in the town’s Hendry Road after the alarm was raised shortly before 8pm.
Two fire appliances were in attendance as smoke could be seen coming from the building, which closed its doors in September 2024.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 7.57pm on Tuesday, 30 June, to reports of a derelict building fire on Hendry Road, Kirkcaldy.
“Operations Control mobilised two appliances to the scene and firefighters extinguished a fire affecting the first floor of a two-storey building.
“There were no casualties and crews left the scene at 9.51pm after ensuring the area was made safe."
The former pub has lain vacant since 2024 and a planning application to redevelop the site has been submitted to Fife Council.
Kirkcaldy-based Glenshire Group plans to demolish the former landmark pub to create a new retail and food park.
The White Heather opened in 1959s and was the town’s first roadhouse. It quickly became a popular place for wedding receptions and dances, and for folk going to gigs at the nearby Kirkcaldy YM. It boasted a public bar, cocktail bar and also offered accommodation.