The Duncan Institute
In 1867, Miss Elizabeth Duncan of Edengrove left £5000 (worth about £590,222 today) for the building of a “Mechanic’s Institute” in Cupar. These institutes were… Read More »The Duncan Institute
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Corn Exchanges Polish Bugler
A unique story behind the Polish bugler who’d muster their billeted soldiers with a call from the top of the Corn Exchange. Listen carefully and… Read More »Corn Exchanges Polish Bugler
Cupar Mills
The River Eden which flows through Cupar had a major impact on the growth of the settlement from the earliest times. The use of water… Read More »Cupar Mills
Bell Baxter
Bell Baxter High School occupied this building at West Port from 1890, with additional facilities added in 1929. The school moved to a single site at… Read More »Bell Baxter
Crossgate House
The property which is set back from the Crossgate was built around 1814 for Thomas Horsburgh, Sherrif Clerk of the County of Fife, replacing four… Read More »Crossgate House
Castlehill School
As part of our mission to inform, engage and intrigue you with aspects of the town’s past and present over the coming weeks we will… Read More »Castlehill School
Cupar’s Sense of Place
Cupar’s Sense of Place “causerie” “causerie”, a short piece of writing in conversational style The Causerie will provide space to keep you informed about our… Read More »Cupar’s Sense of Place