This youngster got to meet Santa in person in Kirkcaldy High Street. The encounter came as Kirkcaldy Round Table staged its annual festive appeal.This youngster got to meet Santa in person in Kirkcaldy High Street. The encounter came as Kirkcaldy Round Table staged its annual festive appeal.
This youngster got to meet Santa in person in Kirkcaldy High Street. The encounter came as Kirkcaldy Round Table staged its annual festive appeal.

1970: Christmas scenes from Kirkcaldy 51 years ago

Can it really be half a century since these photos were first taken?
By Allan Crow
Published 21st Dec 2021, 19:31 BST

We take you back to 1970 for this gallery of images from the archives of the Fife Free Press and a glimpse at some of the events and dances held across town.

Do you recognise any former colleagues or relatives?

Party time for pupils of Room 2 at Sinclairtown Primary School

1. Christmas 1970

Party time for pupils of Room 2 at Sinclairtown Primary School Photo: FFP

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The staff from the Ministry of Health and Social Security at their Christmas dance, held at the Parkway Hotel

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The staff from the Ministry of Health and Social Security at their Christmas dance, held at the Parkway Hotel Photo: Christmas 1970

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Christmas fayre organised by the No13 (Dysart) platoon of the 4th Kirkcaldy Company Boys Brigade held in Dysart Barony Church hall.

3. Christmas 1970

Christmas fayre organised by the No13 (Dysart) platoon of the 4th Kirkcaldy Company Boys Brigade held in Dysart Barony Church hall. Photo: FFP

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Youngsters at Gallatown Nursery took part in carol singing accompanied on the guitar by teacher, Miss Glynis Griffiths

4. Christmas 1970

Youngsters at Gallatown Nursery took part in carol singing accompanied on the guitar by teacher, Miss Glynis Griffiths Photo: FFP

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