A group of working men's clubs say they have had to cancel their annual children's gala because of the smoking ban has crippled their normal fundraising efforts.
However an unrepentant NHS Fife has branded their claims "silly" and denied that the smoking ban has had any bad effects.
The Fife United Club's Association which includes the Gunners in Kirkcaldy and The Shelter in Cardenden claims the ban on smoking in public places, introduced in March this year, has so affected turn-outs that the normal fund-raising talent competitions may have to be cancelled.
And already, fund-raising has been so badly affected that next year's gala, which would have taken over 500 children on an annual trip to Camperdown Park in Dundee, has been cancelled.
Jim Paul, president of the Fife United Club's Association, said they had failed to raise enough money for the Gala next year, because customers had deserted them due to the smoking ban.
He added: "Kids are really going to miss out on their gala next year which is really disappointing. Normally customers would donate money to the fund for the Gala, but there is a serious lack of money because customers have abandoned our venues due to the smoking legislation.
"The First Minister said that non-smokers should not be expected to be exposed to smoky environments, but people who do smoke no longer have the choice."
He continued: "Most of our customers are older. They like to sit down, play some bingo and have a cigarette with their pint. Some of them are too old to go outside to smoke.
"Now over 500 children from a broad section of Fife will miss out on attending this event because of this law.
"Surely as a compromise, they might have considered allowing each club a designated ventilated are where they could smoke."
In Fife nearly 33 per cent of the population smoke and 756 deaths each year are attributable to smoking.
Hospital admissions attributable to smoking amount to around 4,650 each year and the cost to the NHS in Fife is over £10.2 million.
Carolyn Walker, tobacco issues co-ordinator from NHS Fife, said the association's accusation against the smoking ban was wrong.
She added: "This accusation is rather silly. We know from research that the pub and club trade in Scotland, has not been affected by the smoking ban.
"The anti-smoking legislation was put in place to reflect a cultural change and to encourage a healthier nation.
"The smoking ban will help prevent around 1000 deaths from second hand smoking in Scotland, per year."
A Scottish Executive spokesman, added: "With over 13,000 deaths a year from smoking-related illnesses in Scotland, the potential benefits to the health of the people of Scotland following the smoking ban are enormous.
"As smoke-free nation Scotland is looking forward to a healthier future. A future where Scots live longer, families stay together longer and our young people are fitter and better prepared to make the most of their ambitions."

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