Kirkcaldy paperboys football team, including future professional footballers Steve Tosh (left) and Colin Cameron (second right), pictured in June 1988Kirkcaldy paperboys football team, including future professional footballers Steve Tosh (left) and Colin Cameron (second right), pictured in June 1988
Kirkcaldy paperboys football team, including future professional footballers Steve Tosh (left) and Colin Cameron (second right), pictured in June 1988

15 photos from 1988 from Kirkcaldy capturing life in the Lang Toun 35 years ago

These photos first appeared in the Fife Free Press in 1988 – some 35 years ago.
Allan Crow
By Allan Crow
Published 13th Jan 2023, 15:06 GMT
Updated 13th Jan 2023, 21:23 GMT

They feature a selection of people who made the headlines that year, and will spark many memories.

Fiona Urquhart, aged nine, takes a step back in time with her classmates at Kirkcaldy West Primary School. Also pictured is teacher, Miss Grant.

1. Memories of 1988

Fiona Urquhart, aged nine, takes a step back in time with her classmates at Kirkcaldy West Primary School. Also pictured is teacher, Miss Grant. Photo: Fife Free Press

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The start of the last ever Kirkcaldy Grand Prix in 1988

2. Memories of 1988

The start of the last ever Kirkcaldy Grand Prix in 1988 Photo: submitted

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Kirkcaldy 1988: The Proclaimers visit Kirkcaldy High School ahead of a show at the Adam Smith Theatre. They are pictured with (from left) Kim Littlejohn and David Lowe, former Head Girl and Boy; Rhona Mason, head Girl; David Cameron, rector, and Scott Wright, Head Boy

3. Memories of 1988

Kirkcaldy 1988: The Proclaimers visit Kirkcaldy High School ahead of a show at the Adam Smith Theatre. They are pictured with (from left) Kim Littlejohn and David Lowe, former Head Girl and Boy; Rhona Mason, head Girl; David Cameron, rector, and Scott Wright, Head Boy Photo: na

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In 1988 children’s author Joe Austin made a visit to St Marie’s Primary School in Kirkcaldy to meet the pupils and read from his book ‘Yesterland’. Joe also made visits to St John’s Playgroup and Pathhead Nursery as part of national campaign, Tell-A-Story Week.

4. Memories of 1988

In 1988 children’s author Joe Austin made a visit to St Marie’s Primary School in Kirkcaldy to meet the pupils and read from his book ‘Yesterland’. Joe also made visits to St John’s Playgroup and Pathhead Nursery as part of national campaign, Tell-A-Story Week. Photo: Fife Free Press

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