Royal Bank Of Scotland, 207-209 High Street, Burntisland

The Royal Bank of Scotland, located at 207-209 High Street in Burntisland, is a classical bank building from the mid to later 19th century. It is three stories tall and has five bays, constructed of polished ashlar with coursed whinstone rubble on the sides. The building features a deep polished granite base course, a moulded string course with a modern fascia board above, an eaves course, and a bracketed cornice. The ground and first floors have architraved windows, with the first-floor windows adorned with hoodmoulds.

The south elevation facing High Street is symmetrical, with steps leading up to a central panelled door flanked by a two-leaf fanlight. This entrance is corniced and supported by ornate consoles that hold a delicate wrought-iron balconette. To the right of the door is a window and a partly blocked window with a cash dispensing machine, while there are two windows to the left. The first and second floors have regular fenestration, with cast-iron window box brackets on the first-floor windows. The ground and first floors feature plate glass glazing in timber sash and case windows, while the second floor has modern top-opening windows. The roof is covered with grey slates, and there are coped ashlar stacks with some chimney cans.

Inside, the bank has a tiled vestibule with panelled doors on either side. A dado rail runs up the staircase, which has a timber banister, a finialled newel post, and ornate cast-iron railings. The first-floor offices are decorated with elaborate cornicing, a centre-rose, a dado rail, and shutters.