Former Auchterderran Centre, Woodend Road, Cardenden, KY5

Cardenden, a former mining town, is situated within the central area of Fife, located approximately 2 miles from the A92 dual carriageway, linking Dunfermline to Kirkcaldy, and approximately 5 miles north of Kirkcaldy town centre. The town has a population of approximately 5,000 persons and provides local shopping, leisure and education amenities, along with regular bus service, and catering for the local population.

The subjects are situated on the eastern side of Woodend Road to the northern periphery of Cardenden town centre. The site is situated in a predominantly residential area, with playing fields/open space land both adjoining and adjacent to the site.

The site comprises the former Auchterderran Resource Centre. The majority of the site has been demolished, however the original ‘C’ Listed stone school building remains. The original building is formed in solid stone beneath a pitched and slated roof.