Chimney Sweep Kirkcaldy

13/09/2024

13/09/2024

If you've just moved house, remember to get your new chimney swept as a priority, to give you peace of mind when you light your fire for the first time.

You can find your local NACS Chimney Sweep here www.nacs.org.uk

11/07/2024

A nice walk on the beach to finish the day

20/06/2024

A great day yesterday with the chimneys at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. It’s a real privilege to work on properties like this

16/05/2024

Sweeping at a castle near Dunfermline yesterday the view was great. Inspecting the chimney stacks was a climb up the towers but a great chance to see hidden parts.

02/12/2023

Rob and Chimney Sweep Kirkcaldy would like to wish all our customers and friends a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hogmanay
All our chimney sweeping slots have now been filled for December and are taking bookings for January and into the New Year, please call us if for all your chimney sweeping needs

16/11/2023

03/05/2023

Yosemite

02/03/2023

Meet the parachuting Yorkshire Terrier, Smoky who saved countless lives during WW2.

Weighing only four pounds and standing at just seven inches tall, this Yorkshire Terrier backpacked her way through the jungle terrain of New Guinea with the American soldier who found her.

Smoky's very first assignment involved her helping to string communication lines. This three-day mission saw Smoky digging herself through culverts in order to lay telephone wires beneath an airstrip highly targeted by the Japanese. Smoky's efforts saved the lives of over 250 men and over 40 planes.

Smoky's newly established owner, Bill Wynne, then began teaching her to perform tricks, including more complex tricks such as 'playing dead', walking a tightrope and even riding a handmade scooter. Unbeknownst to her owner, these tricks would mark the first step in her therapy career.

When Wynne, developed jungle fever, the hospital's commanding officer, Dr Charles Mayo, gave the green light for Smoky to lie on Wynne's bed and even accompany the nurses on their rounds.

This immediately had a remedial effect on the other sick and injured soldiers, as her presence raised their morale, lightened the mood and kept spirits high. Her healing effect was instantly recognisable and she became one of the very first therapy dogs, a method which is now commonly used to treat people today.

In total, Smoky served as a therapy dog for twelve years, both during and after WWII. Her efforts during the war also aided in informing others about the healing nature of dogs and by 1947, over 700 dogs had been donated by civilians.

Smoky died peacefully in her sleep in 1957, two years after her retirement.

What a truly remarkable story.
Lest we forget 🌺

Source: Yorkshirepost.co.uk

22/12/2022

Pam Ayres ode to the British Christmas.

01/10/2022

Before and after on a flexible flue liner swept today.
We are well and truly into the busy time of the year. If you Chimney needs sweeping call us on 07495 710330, or send a message by WhatsApp.
For more information about us visit our website www.chimneysweepkirkcaldy.co.uk

07/03/2022

Rob of Chimney Sweep Kirkcaldy has been appointed Director of Standards for the National Association of Chimney Sweeps.
I am working for our members compiling a report of dangerous issues identified by chimney sweeps across the UK and assisting in the cleaner air for Scotland aims of the Scottish Government.
Remember a clean chimney is a safe chimney.