A declaration of friendship was signed that tied the Lang Toun with the Bavarian town.
Over the decades, many visits have been made between the two, and numerous lasting friendships formed.
These pictures give just a glimpse into the ties that bind thanks to the commitment of the volunteers at the heart of the link.
1. 60 years of friendship
The story from the 1962 archives of the Fife Free Press announcing the creation of the Ingolstadt link. Photo: Fife Free Press
2. 60 years of friendship
Rotarians and guests from Ingolstadt on a visit to the Scottish Parliament with David Torrance MSP Photo: NA
3. 60 years of friendship
From Left Councillor Carol Lindsay, James Wallace, Kirkcaldy and District Pipe Band, Robert Main, Chairman Kirkcaldy Ingolstadt Association, George Wallace Kirkcaldy and District Pipe Band, William Wallace Kirkcaldy and District Pipe band. Pic: Kirkcaldy Ingolstadt Association Photo: Contributed
4. 60 years of friendship
A group of 40 Bavarian students from Kirkcaldy's twin town on Ingolstadt visited the Lang Toun in 1992. To mark the occasion Provost Robert King presented a plaque to one of the teachers accompanying the students, Herr Spockner. Photo: FFP