Burntisland Heritage depends upon donations for a large part of its income. “By giving generously, you help strengthen our community—protecting Burntisland’s heritage so it can be enjoyed by neighbours, visitors, and future generations.”
If you wish you can donate a one off payment to Burntisland Heritage or set up a monthly payment which you can stop at any time. Either set it up here or if you prefer set up a direct debit with your own bank.
We Are On The Move
We are excited to announce that we have been given the opportunity to acquire the lease for the Upper Library Hall to create a new Heritage Centre. Our current premises on the Kirkgate, where we have operated for 30 years, have become increasingly untenable. If we secure the lease, it will provide a permanent home for the ever-popular Burntisland 1883 model railway exhibition, significantly increase our exhibition space and enable us to expand our heritage work within the town.
Should the lease discussions come to fruition, we will be looking for additional volunteers to help support an expanded programme of activities. We will, of course, keep everyone fully up to date as matters progress.
Recent Donations
Silver Salver
This very interesting EP silver salver was sent to us by Kathryn Stewart and her husband. Kathryn's' mother's godmother(grandmother) was a Katherine Wood, who originated from Burntisland, before marrying Kathryn's grandfather.
David Wood, was for many years in the late 1800s, a prominent bookseller and stationer in Burntisland. He also operated a 'lending library'. David Wood himself was a local councillor, eventually holding the position of Bailie. As well as the book and stationery business the Woods also operated the local post office. The inscription reads-"Presented to Mrs. D. Wood by the Post Office employees Burntisland 13th January 1885".
This was obviously a presentation by those working for the Post Office who had contact with the shop and dealings with the Woods' in the course of their employment. It may have been a retirement gift? More research needed. If you can through any light onto members of the Wood family please contact us.
One of our Summer Exhibitions
One of our Friends assisting at exhibition
book launch 2005
The launch of one of our publications in 2005
Volunteers
Friends and TrusteesBook launch
Book Launch 2004Heritage Centre
The Heritage Centre
Bald presentation
William Bald Unveiling
Burntisland's People panel unveiling
King's & Queens unveiling
London Scottish
London Scottish Charity walk. 2022
Unveiling danskin
Unveiling of David Danskin plaque
get together 2021 1
Get together with Friends in 2021
get together 2021 2
Get together with Friends in 2021
get together 2021 3
Get together with Friends in 2021
get together 2021 4
Get together with Friends in 2021
Exhibition Preview 2024
The Trustees held their final meeting as a Trust in preparation to becoming a SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organization).
Kinghorn Beach (2)
The above watercolours are by George Thomson, some people in the town may remember him as an art teacher at Burntisland Secondary School. He was a well known calligrapher writing on the subject and carrying out commissions. The above paintings, were donated to Burntisland Heritage, by Mr McCulloch, who's family owned the Sandhills caravan park in Kinghorn.
Anas Sarwar
Anas Sarwar Visits in August 2025.
Baton Presentation 1
Antonia Laurence presenting Ian Archibald with Special Constables' baton.
Heritage Centre
Anas Sarwar gave us a visit this summer
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