Today, 150 years on, it remains the voice of the town – and is still part of the fabric of people’s lives.
It has chronicled the history of this town across the decades, noting everything from grievous losses in world wars to the triumphs of our sports teams, and the incredible moments which have shaped this town.
We look back on a century and a half of reporting faithfully and honestly with pictures from our archives which celebrate the newspaper and the people behind it.
5. Fife Free Press: 150 years of reporting the news
September 1974: The last ever photo of Kirkcaldy District Council before the re-organisation of local government - and the first ever full colour picture to appear in the Fife Free Press. Photo: na
6. Fife Free Press: 150 years of reporting the news
Fife Free Press - front page which formed part of submision which won Scottish Weekly Newspaper of Year award for 2016 Photo: na
7. Fife Free Press: 150 years of reporting the news
Fife Free Press - front page letter tp Tesco's chief executive as part of our campaign to try to save the town's store Photo: na
8. Fife Free Press: 150 years of reporting the news
The original designs for the Fife Free Press bulding in Kirk Wynd, circa 1967. The paper's print plant was already established on site - the extension was to add two floors. The front was then re-designed in early 2000s Photo: na