Burntisland prepares for biggest Fiver Fest yet

Fiver Fest in Burntisland returns this weekend. Note: Photo was taken in February this year. Pic: Fife Photo Agency

Town traders are preparing for what could be the biggest Fiver Fest yet, with more businesses than ever offering special deals.

The event, which is run by traders’ group Totally Locally, will take place between this Saturday (October 10) and October 24, with shops in the town offering deals on goods and services for just £5.

It follows a successful event in February, which saw even more shoppers arrive in town to take advantage of the special offers.

Despite restrictions, Burntisland High Street has already seen some new businesses start trading during lockdown, with a new artisan bakery open up.

Last month Totally Locally Burntisland organiser Yvonne Shivas said: "February was an enormous success. “But this is going to be even bigger and better.

We’ve got several new businesses coming on board, and it’ll be exciting to see what different offers will be available.

“We had an amazing new bakery open up during lockdown so that’ll add to what the High Street offers. Grain and Sustain have increased their stock by probably three-fold.

“There’ll be so much variety this time, everything from takeaway food to gifts.

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“There really is something for everyone.”

She said Burntisland’s reputation for having a good contingent of locally-owned shops is a real selling point for the town.

Yvonne added: “We’ve been growing our social media presence, so we’ve got a much wider audience.

“People are saying that Burntisland is going from strength to strength.

“You can park for free at the Links car park, and do all your shopping in one go, and even have a coffee before you go.”

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