Coronavirus: List of events cancelled in Fife

The impact of the coronavirus on events months in the planning is starting to be felt across Fife.

With the Scottish Government escalating its action in a bid to contain the virus, organisers are counting the cost of postponements - and looking to reschedule events later in the year.

The growing crisis over coronavirus comes as the number of positive cases doubled to 60 in Scotland.

The Festival of Ideas, due to take place in Kirkcaldy at the end of the month, has been postponed until the end of summer.

It was due to feature Joanna Lumley in conversation, a family fun day, live music and a food and drink fair, with many of the events taking place at the Adam Smith Theatre, run by Fife Cultural Trust.

Heather Stuart, CEO, said: “It is obviously disappointing that such a high profile and much-anticipated event is being postponed but, with guests and audiences coming from throughout the UK and overseas, the organisers must err on the side of caution.

“No other events or shows at ONFife venues have been impacted so far but our planning is being reviewed continually and we are following the latest guidelines from the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland.”

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It was confirmed today that Fife Business Awards have also been cancelled.

The black tie dinner, which attracts almost 400 businesses and sponsors from across the region, was slated to go ahead at Rothes Halls, Glenrothes, on March 27.

Organisers, Fife Chamber of Commerce, emailed entrants to inform them the event was off - and it was looking at a possible alternative date.

It said: “Given the situation, which is only going to get worse when the UK Government raises the threat level, there is no prospect that we can have the awards ceremony that we want.”

The Scottish Green Party ha also cancelled its spring conference, due to be held in the Adam Smith Theatre.

Ross Greer MSP said: “The health and wellbeing of our members and the public is our primary concern and it is with that in mind that we have taken this decision.”

The Alhambra Theatre in Dunfermline also revealed that a gig by Adam Kay, scheduled for Saturday, was off.

The GP turned comedian pulled his entire UK tour until autumn. His Fife gig has been rescheduled for October 16.

Three care homes in Fife have closed their doors to visitors.

Rosturk House in Cupar, and Peacehaven in Lundin Links will only allow visits to residents in exceptional circumstances.

Earlier this week, Forth View Care Home in Methil announced similar restrictions.

On Thursday night, Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club announced it was cancelling all gigs until further notice.

The group, which meets in the Polish Club weekly, had bands lined up to play each Thursday night, but confirmed the postponements “with apologies to audience members and especially performers.”

Raith Rovers have also put plans to sell Challenge Cup final tickets on sale this coming Monday on hold due the uncertainty over the virus.

They due to face Inverness Caledonian Thistle at St Johnstone’s McDiarmid Park on Saturday, March 28 - but any ban on sporting events could plunge the fixture into doubt.

Coronavirus: List of events cancelled in Fife

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