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St Andrews Harbour

Funding approved for St Andrews Harbour

Wolf Man is Graeme Walla (Environmental Co-Ordinator for CLEAR) and wee girl is Honey Knights, from Glasgow, at the CLEAR Hallowe'en open day in 2014.

Looking back at Hallowe'en fun across Fife over the years

BBC presenter Iain Stewart conducting a talk as part of Open Doors Days 2026. (Pic. Contributed.)

Step into 500 years of history at Kirkcaldy Old Kirk this weekend

Alan Gilmour Memorial Pairs at Kirkcaldy West End Bowling Club - from left Simon Bell / Gary Mackie (runners up), Alan Hill / Billy Laing (winners), Stevie MacDonald, Mike Rollo / Ian Moir and Alex Cormie / Gordon Fyfe (beaten semi-finalists)

In Pictures: Kirkcaldy’s runners and bowlers enjoying sporting success

The squad from the 18th Fife (Kennoway) who won the Levenmouth District five-a-side tournament in 1988. Back, from left: Scott Thomson, Kevin Anderson, Brian Kay, Gary Lamont; front – James Goodlad, Craig Connor, Gary Bissett.

In Pictures: memories of Fife in this black & white gallery

In 2001 Kirkcaldy High's Nicola Richardson beat 300 of her fellow pupils to win the school's Chef of the Year competition. Pictured with Nicola are runner up Sean Bissett and judge, Fife College's David Dickson.

25 black and white photos capturing moments in time in Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes

This picture was taken of Buckhaven Primary School’s primary seven class in term 1954-55. The teacher, who can be seen in the second row was Mrs Ross. (Pic: Contributed)

New Fife schoolday exhibition in appeal for photos and memorabilia

The then Leader of the Opposition Tony Blair meets shoppers on Kirkcaldy High Street in 1996

In Pictures: memories of 1996 & 1997 in this rarely seen gallery of Fife photos

Hungry housewives bring their ration books to London's Petticoat Lane Market during World War II on the first day of bread rationing. (Pic: Eric Harlow/Keystone/Getty Images)

The 1946 bread rationing meeting of housewives that sparked police intervention

Fife Council encouraging family trips along Kirkcaldy promenade this summer. (Pic. Contributed.)

Plan a trip along Kirkcaldy promenade this summer

Lang Toun Lad ans Lass

In Pictures: memories of Kirkcaldy's famous Pageant Day

Four pupils from Viewforth High School were picked for Scottish Schools netball teams after a coaching weekend in Dunfermline. Pictured (from left) are Johan Henderson, Lindsay Mitchell, Michelle Renton (all 17) and 14-year-old Vicky Christie.

In Pictures: down memory lane at Viewforth High School in Kirkcaldy

The bell from Templehall Parish Church has carefully been removed and will feature somewhere in the new housing development planned for the former church site. (Pic: Fife Council)

Bell from Kirkcaldy church will take pride of place in new development

The Sea Box papers are part of Crail Museum's collection. (Pic: Fife Council)

Crail's historic 'Sea Box' papers to be restored thanks to new funding support

A Bronze Age axe and six buttons, found near Rameldry Farm in Fife, are among the items to feature in a new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland. (Pic: National Museums of Scotland)

Ancient treasures from Fife go on display in new exhibition

St Monans Cemetery. (Pic. Contributed.)

Headstone inspections at St Monans Churchyard & Cemetery
Fife Council has announced the date it expects to begin carrying out routine safety inspections of headstones at St Monans Churchyard and Cemetery.
Gregg Kelly

At Beveridge Park Festival are Helen Lamza and James Cowan from Dysart Colliery Silver Band.

In Pictures: Beveridge Park events through the years

In 1992 a team from Kirkcaldy High School took four titles at Fife Schools badminton championships.

In Pictures: Memories of 1992, from Fife businesses to playgroups

The opening of the new green at Crail Bowling Club in 1926 (Pic: Submitted)

Fife bowling club celebrates centenary at its ’new’ home

Fountain Brewery workers Harry Traunter, John Smith and Tom Owens celebrate in March 1989 after a planned merger by the Australian company Elders IXL with Scottish & Newcastle Breweries fails

29 photos from the 70s and 80s, celebrating the nation's breweries

The 34th Kirkcaldy Brownies visited Kirkcaldy Morrisons where each child bought six items for the Kirkcaldy food bank. Morrisons kindly doubled their money and also gave them a tour of the shop. Over £100 of food went to Kirkcaldy FoodBank

In Pictures: memories of young days in the brownies and guides across Fife

The Boys' Brigade membership card which led to the research into the Graham family.

BB membership card leads to learning more about Graham family

Strikers on a march during the General Strike (Pic: Central Press/Getty Images)

1926 General Strike: how landmark action brought Fife to a halt 100 years ago

An ice cream kiosk does a roaring trade on Princes Street in June 1979

31 photos taking you back to the 70s, and happy days in the sun

St Enoch mainline station in Glasgow pictured in 1963, ahead of its closure three years later, with the underground station to the right.

31 nostalgic photos capture romance of 50s, 60s and 70s railway travel

Prince Phillip and The Queen in Kirkcaldy in 1958

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Majesty's visits to Fife over the years in pictures

Fife College graduation, 1999 at Adam Smith Theatre. Joyce Johnstone, principal, on the left

In Pictures: memories of student days on campus in Fife
Tens of thousands of students have flocked to campus buildings across Fife.
Allan Crow

Indras the elephant at Leith Public Library in January 1976, as part of the Edinburgh City Libraries campaign to remind people to return their books

36 nostalgic photos capturing life in 1976

Era Nightclub Kirkcaldy, - ,many great nights there!

In Pictures: Kirkcaldy's great pubs and hotels, past and present

Torbain Primary pupils Niamh Parr, Corey Young and Sam Keddie raising money for Red Nose Day with Sainsbury's staff in 2011.

Retro: Red Nose Day fun from around Fife over the years

These photos take us back to 1996 in Scotland, showing some of the country's everyday heroes back then

38 of the best photos taking you back to 1996

Former Liverpool and Scotland star Ian St John hosting his annual soccer camp, staged at Kirkcaldy High Schoopl in summer holidays, late 1980s, early 1990s. (Pic: Bill Dickman/.Fife Free Press)

In Pictures: Ian St John's football camps and other Kirkcaldy summer memories

This nostalgic photo gallery celebrates Scotland's film industry during the 50s, 60s and 70s, from movie stars to lost cinemas

48 glittering photos show 50s, 60s and 70s cinemas and film stars

Lisa Coupar (right) and her young friends demonstrate the new Lolobal, an inflatable ball with a foot platform, at the Waverley market shopping centre on Princes Street, Edinburgh, in April 1986

39 nostalgic photos capture highs and lows of life in 1986

Schoolboys play with a slot-car racing set called Trix in the toy section of Binns department store, Edinburgh, in November 1965

36 priceless photos showing popular shops of the 60s and 70s

Dunnikier Primary School, Wendy Barrie, author of the Scottish Food Guide on a visit to the school in 2017

In Pictures: Memories of happy days in this photo gallery from Kirkcaldy primary...

These photos show nightclubs around Scotland in the 80s, 90s and noughties

51 photos taking you back to nightclubs of the 80s, 90s and noughties

The tours will take place at Balmerino Abbey on Saturday, February 7. (Pic: National Trust for Scotland)

Mystery of medieval queen's remains revealed at Balmerino Abbey

The much loved Chickenshop which was based in the Mercat and then had its own premises at the entrance to the east end of the High Street, run by the late Dennis Alexander.

In Pictures: 25 shops which were once at the heart of Kirkcaldy's town centre

There are some fantastic sayings that you'll only understand if you're from Scotland

14 sayings you'll only understand if you grew up in Scotland

Buckhaven and Kirkland pupils pictured together in the Mercat, Kirkcaldy, in 1988 during the Young Enterprise sale of work. From left: John Steele, Michelle Kirkwood, Glenrothes and Buckhaven Technical College lecturer Mary Smith, Sheila Paterson. `

In Pictures: schools and groups across Kirkcaldy & Glenrothes in the 1980s and 9...

Kirkcaldy Hogmanay -1999 into the new millenium at Jackie O nightclub - advert

In Pictures: How Kirkcaldy has celebrated Hogmanay from Jackie O to the Town Squ...

View of the Links market and funfair at Kirkcaldy, Fife, in April 1974. High-rise flats residents Jacqueline and Eileen enjoy the market for free.

Nostalgic photos capture high-rise life, from the 60s to the noughties

Taking part in 2010 are Ann-Marie Brogan, Linda Forrester, from Kikcaldy, and Annileise Scally from Lochore.

In Pictures: Ne'er Day Loony Dooks in Kirkcaldy over last 15 years

A family gathers to decorate the Christmas tree, a moment that often sparks conversations about traditions, relatives and family history passed down through generations.

Christmas surnames quiz: what your family name reveals (aff)

The train is now back in place at Lochore Meadows Country Park as part of a mining heritage display. (Pic: Fife Council)

Much-loved historic train returns to Lochore Meadows Country Park

Carly Samson & Owen Dews get ready for Christmas after watching the infants nativity play at Torbain PS, Kirkcaldy in 2010.

In Pictures: Christmas in Kirkcaldy through the years in this gallery of photos

Owner Alfred de Angelis outside the Globetrotter fish and chip shop in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, in December 1988

49 nostalgic photos celebrate Scotland's love affair with fish & chips

A food hamper donation from staff at the Spar store in Carfrae Drive, Glenrothes for these unidentified Czech sportsmen visiting the town. Picture taken by freelance photographer Robert Mackie for the Glenrothes Gazette.

In Pictures: memories of the 1990s in this gallery of rarely seen Fife pictures

There are some things you'll almost certainly remember doing if you grew up in the 60s

You didn't grow up in the 60s if you don't remember doing these things

There are some car maintenance skills that most drivers possessed in the 60s and 70s but younger motorists lack

6 lost car maintenance skills every driver had in the 60s and 70s

Some people are still using products made more than a century ago, when things were built to last

9 of the longest surviving household goods, built to last

Ready meals really took off in the UK during the 70s and 80s

9 ready meals you'll remember if you grew up in the 70s, 80s or 90s

The Scotch Thistle armorial in Anderson Street. (Pic: Kirkcaldy Civic Society)

Kirkcaldy's Heritage: Examining the British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners

The prizes on the Generation Game's famous conveyor belt during the 70s, 80s and 90s were a mixed bag

13 of the most popular Generation Game prizes in the 70s, 80s and 90s

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