A series of events has been planned to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Spanish Civil War.
Back in 1936, 40 men and women from Fife - 11 of them from Kirkcaldy alone - made their way to Spain to take up arms against General Franco, who was leading a fascist revolt against the government there.
Despite opposition from their own government – which passed a law making them liable to imprisonment for enlisting in a foreign army – the men joined in the International Brigades, which formed part of the brave but unsuccessful struggle to drive back the fascist forces, who received much support from the Germans and Italians.
A memorial to those who fought in what many now see as the prologue to World War 2 already exists in Forth Avenue, and it is to be the centrepiece of a major ceremony on October 7.
About 100 people, including relatives of those commemorated and, for the first time ever, a representative from the Spanish Government, will march from the Town Square to the memorial for a rededication service, which will also see several previously missing names added to the memorial.
The service will be followed by a civic reception at the Adam Smith Theatre, where there will also be a display of memorabilia.
Also at the reception should be one or both of the only two Scottish veterans still living, Steve Fullerton (98) of Edinburgh, and James Maley (90) from Glasgow.
The event is being organised by Fife Federation of Trade Union Councils, who organised a similar event at the 50th anniversary.
And besides inviting any members of the public to take part, they are trying to trace a special guest.
Aileen Greig, chairman of the Fife Federation of Trade Union Councils, said: "We know the memorial is being looked after, and flowers are often being laid there.
"We would like to get in touch with this person - or persons - to thank them and invite them to the memorial events.
"We also hope that any family connected with the veterans would come along as well.
"It's all about respect for these veterans who risked, and sometimes gave their lives for freedoms we take for granted, who saw what was happening and decided to do something about it regardless of their own safety.
"It's not just history either – the same issues are still relevant today."

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