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Mercat Shopping Centre

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The Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy has over 40 shops and cafes to choose from including Marks and Spencer, TK Maxx and Boots.

Story

The Mercat Shopping Centre is located in Kirkcaldy, the largest town in Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom. The Mercat has three anchor stores; Marks and Spencer, Bhs and TK Maxx.

The Mercat - including surrounding areas - accounts for at least 30% of all the floorspace in Kirkcaldy town centre, which in total is 46,000-square-metre (500,000 sq ft) and providing as much as 200 shops, making Kirkcaldy the largest shopping area in Fife. [1] The shopping centre was built in two phases between 1972 and 1981-83 with a refurbishment completed in 1997.[2] A proposal to extend the shopping centre for a third phase is pending.

History

Kirkcaldy Town council considered a controversial redevelopment of Kirkcaldy town centre in January 1964, which was only passed by a narrow margin, after a fiercely contested public inquiry. A plot of land situated between the High Street and the Esplanade was purchased in April 1964 for demolition as the new site of the shopping centre.[4] Four Streets consisting of Market, Cowie, Rose and Thistle were all lost.[5]

First phase

Construction of the shopping centre was supposed to commence building work in Autumn 1967, but the project was delayed until the early 1970s.[6] Work finally began on the first phase of The Mercat in 1971 - and buildings numbered from 94-112 in the High Street including the birth place of Adam Smith, were demolished.[7] This was to contain initially 29 units, a major department store and one multi-storey car park - for completion in 1972

Second phase

The success of the Mercat, prompted an extension which was given the green light in 1978.[9] The extension dubbed "Mercat II" was built, alongside a second multi-storey car park, by Michael Laird and Partners between 1981 and 1983. The Car Park, despite only been two storey, was known for presenting a deep roof, identical dormers and separated wrought-iron inserts on the wall

Third phase proposal

A second extension for the Mercat is being planned to be built at the earliest opportunity if permission is granted by Fife Council. This would result in the demolition of either or both of The Mercat and Thistle Street Car Parks so the centre can expand over the site, or a possible refurbishment. This could significantly boost Kirkcaldy's current shopping facilities

Address: High St, Kirkcaldy KY1 1NJ, UK
Phone: 01592 267998
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State: Fife
City: Kirkcaldy
Zip Code: KY1 1NJ

opening times

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM


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Reviews
As many shopping centers throughout Scotland, a lot of stores closing down. Shopping centers could end up closing altogether as the web takes over. A sorry sight to see.
7 years ago (28-04-2018)
It is very poor shopping centre which require good upgrade, ideally it should be knocked out and rebuild from scratch.
7 years ago (22-04-2018)
Reasonable variety of shops without too much duplication. Pedestrian mall is largely clear of retail stalls. Centre is kept clean. Parking options require payment except for Fife council car park, in which disabled parking is free of charge.
7 years ago (17-02-2018)
Good wee shopping centre in the heart of Kirkaldy plenty top range shops nice friendly fife folk what more do you want
7 years ago (29-03-2018)
Not many shopping malls I have been to play David Bowie and the Smiths. The Mercat does... Love it! Some great shops there too!
7 years ago (28-01-2018)
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