Who remembers Satchmo's? Alex Cruickshanks was the man who opened this jazz and music bar which was based opposite the harbour. The doors first opened in December 1982. The walls were adorned with his personal collection jazz photos and memorabilia.Who remembers Satchmo's? Alex Cruickshanks was the man who opened this jazz and music bar which was based opposite the harbour. The doors first opened in December 1982. The walls were adorned with his personal collection jazz photos and memorabilia.
Who remembers Satchmo's? Alex Cruickshanks was the man who opened this jazz and music bar which was based opposite the harbour. The doors first opened in December 1982. The walls were adorned with his personal collection jazz photos and memorabilia.

1982: Venues in and around Kirkcaldy where we enjoyed great nights out

Many memories will be sparked by this collection of adverts for places where a generation of Fifers enjoyed nights out.
Allan Crow
By Allan Crow
Published 28th Jan 2022, 17:38 BST

From cinemas to pubs to hotels, they were at the heart of our weekend plans.

They all appeared in the Fife Free Press in 1982 – and yes, that really is 40 years ago.

Most of them have long since closed, but their names live on – so enjoy this special trip down memory lane.

Most of them have long since closed, but their names live on – so enjoy this special trip down memory lane.

Christmas lunches were on offer an Anthony's Hotel for just £5.25. The venue has long since gone, and been demolished and replaced by a care home.

5. Kirkcaldy in the 1980s

Christmas lunches were on offer an Anthony's Hotel for just £5.25. The venue has long since gone, and been demolished and replaced by a care home. Photo: Fife Free Press

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Bar food from £2.25 and live music as well - sadly the Forth Motel on Boreland Road has long since disappeared from the landscape.

6. Kirkcaldy in the 1980s

Bar food from £2.25 and live music as well - sadly the Forth Motel on Boreland Road has long since disappeared from the landscape. Photo: Fife Free Press

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The Ollerton Hotel used to be in Victoria Road. Today it is now a residential development.

7. Kirkcaldy in the 1980s

The Ollerton Hotel used to be in Victoria Road. Today it is now a residential development. Photo: Fife Free Press

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Another long forgotten name - The Bronx was based in the Olympia Arcade. Saturday was the big night out with DJ Mark.

8. Kirkcaldy in the 1980s

Another long forgotten name - The Bronx was based in the Olympia Arcade. Saturday was the big night out with DJ Mark. Photo: Fife Free Press

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