Inverkeithing Civic Centre is a municipal building in the town of Inverkeithing in Fife, Scotland.
History Inverkeithing town hall had served municipal functions in Inverkeithing since 1755, but by the mid 20th century Inverkeithing's population had grown from 1,684 in 1755 to 5,139 in 1951.MacGregor, Gavin (2024). Inverkeithing Archeology and Development Community Burgh Survey (1st ed.). Kinghorn: Fife Council. pp. 12–13. . A modern, larger municipal building was needed.
Inverkeithing civic centre was built between 1960 - 1962 by Sir Frank Mears and Partners (under the direction of R J Naismith), who were also was responsible for much of the modern urban architecture of the burgh. It was opened by the Secretary of State for Scotland in 1962.Cook, James. (1994). Inverkeithing historic walk. Inverkeithing: Inverkeithing Local History Society
The building was extensively renovated in 2008, and was re opened on 28 October 2008 by John Swinney MSP, serving as Finance Secretary of Scotland.Fife Council. "A new beginning" dedication plaque. Inverkeithing Civic Centre. 2008.
Current Functions
As well as performing council functions, Inverkeithing civic centre has a library and heritage centre. The building hosts community use sports, has meeting rooms and a café. The civic centre hosts events in music and comedy.
Heritage permanent collection The civic centre has a permanent collection of historic artefacts related with the royal Burgh of Inverkeithing (2026).
References
External links Fife Council video of the location of Inverkeithing Civic Centre on YouTube