Can't believe McDs is closing on the High Street!! Given they've stayed round for a year+half of all the roadworks, and then go just after its all ready. I think there's also some formal reopening of the High Street at the end of the month too, so this wont boost morale for the pre-christmas relaunch. Wish the "Save the Car Park" brigade had spent their energies on a "Save the High Street" campaign instead, giving people reasons to actually visit. Hope that the High Street starts to offer more than "come here, buy stuff, go away" - which people can get cheaper online.
Thursday 27th October 2011 at 07:36
Mons
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No bad thing McD is closing.Now maybe people will eat a more nutritious snack in one of the other eateries in the town. It will also be nice not to have all the McD litter everywhere.
Monday 7th November 2011 at 22:23
DuncanZ
Member Since: 23rd June 2011
I just hope they leave the place in a decent state... Any sign of the site being turned into anything? Or will it be just another boarded up shop?
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Sunday 20th November 2011 at 23:04
Guest
Guest User
I love how you all think so badly of McDonalds! Its been left in a really decent state cause I was one of the last working and cleaning! As for the litter problem that wasn't our fault either, its not our problem if anyone else decides they can't walk a few metres to a bin. Its a shame that its been closed down, but a lot of us are hoping that another one can open up again
Tuesday 22nd November 2011 at 21:22
bill
Guest User
just seen kingdom housing vans working at it now - turning it into flats for junkies...
Wednesday 30th November 2011 at 13:31
clint
Guest User
Turning it into a soup kitchen would probably serve the area better, given that there a no real jobs in the town. Yes, Broonie served the town well as chancellor and Prime Minister. Brought plenty jobs to Scumfermline mind you!
Monday 9th January 2012 at 08:09
Gavros88
Member Since: 23rd June 2011
It's a bit of a shock. I remember as a child we had to option of choosing between Burger King and McDonalds, in addition to being able to pop along to the ABC cinema. It was a great time to be a kid. I remember in my early teenage years, we spent a great deal of our weekends and pocket money down at McDonalds - it was a great place for young people to meet up.
The closure of McDonalds is yet another sad loss for the town - particularly for it's youth.
Love them or loathe them, McDonalds as a brand is a huge competitor and extremely popular. Their absence is yet a further indication of the decline of Kirkcaldy's amenities. I fail to see how the loss of jobs and the removal of an internationally successful recognised brand can be any good for the local economy and high street.
A real shame - even for those of you that don't like the brand!
Can't believe McDs is closing on the High Street!! Given they've stayed round for a year+half of all the roadworks, and then go just after its all ready. I think there's also some formal reopening of the High Street at the end of the month too, so this wont boost morale for the pre-christmas relaunch. Wish the "Save the Car Park" brigade had spent their energies on a "Save the High Street" campaign instead, giving people reasons to actually visit. Hope that the High Street starts to offer more than "come here, buy stuff, go away" - which people can get cheaper online.