Charities suffered a big hit as the pandemic wiped out a chunk of their fundraising events. Maggie's Twilight Walk in Glenrothes was just one of the major annual events which didn't happen in 2020 (Pic: George McLuskie)Charities suffered a big hit as the pandemic wiped out a chunk of their fundraising events. Maggie's Twilight Walk in Glenrothes was just one of the major annual events which didn't happen in 2020 (Pic: George McLuskie)
Charities suffered a big hit as the pandemic wiped out a chunk of their fundraising events. Maggie's Twilight Walk in Glenrothes was just one of the major annual events which didn't happen in 2020 (Pic: George McLuskie)

In pictures: 20 things we missed in 2020

By Allan Crow
Published 28th Dec 2020, 16:00 GMT
Months of planning and preparation were lost as dates were removed from our calendars … hopefully to return in a busy 2021.From sport to gala days to theatres, we look back on just some of the big events we all missed this year.Haste ye back!

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Charities suffered a big hit as the pandemic wiped out a chunk of their fundraising events. Maggie's Twilight Walk in Glenrothes was just one of the major annual events which didn't happen in 2020 (Pic: George McLuskie)

. 20 Things We Missed In 2020

Charities suffered a big hit as the pandemic wiped out a chunk of their fundraising events. Maggie's Twilight Walk in Glenrothes was just one of the major annual events which didn't happen in 2020 (Pic: George McLuskie) Photo: George Mcluskie Photographer 37

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The joy of the panto didn't happen either as the curtain stayed down at all Fife theatres - so no shouts of 'he's behind you!"' since 2019's Jack & The Beanstalk (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

. 20 Things We Missed In 2020

The joy of the panto didn't happen either as the curtain stayed down at all Fife theatres - so no shouts of 'he's behind you!"' since 2019's Jack & The Beanstalk (Pic: Fife Photo Agency) Photo: walter neilson

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Burntisland's historic Highland Games didn't happen - a big loss to the town's summer economy.

. 20 Things We Missed In 2020

Burntisland's historic Highland Games didn't happen - a big loss to the town's summer economy. Photo: neil doig

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All the fun of the fair halted in April as Kirkcaldy's Links Market didn't take place (Pic: Michael Gillen)

. 20 Things We Missed In 2020

All the fun of the fair halted in April as Kirkcaldy's Links Market didn't take place (Pic: Michael Gillen) Photo: Michael Gillen

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Only a handful of people were able to lay wreaths on Remembrance Sunday (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

. 20 Things We Missed In 2020

Only a handful of people were able to lay wreaths on Remembrance Sunday (Pic: Fife Photo Agency) Photo: FPA

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Kirkcaldy Galleries had to put an eagerly awaited exhibition by Jack Vettriano back to 2021. It will showcase his earlkiest work done under his real name of Jack Hoggan n(Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

. 20 Things We Missed In 2020

Kirkcaldy Galleries had to put an eagerly awaited exhibition by Jack Vettriano back to 2021. It will showcase his earlkiest work done under his real name of Jack Hoggan n(Pic: Fife Photo Agency) Photo: walter neilson

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For the first time in 50 years, Fife Flyers found themselves off the ice as the Elite League was scrapped for 2020-21. The team won't return to action until next September (Pic: Steve Gunn)

. 20 Things We Missed In 2020

For the first time in 50 years, Fife Flyers found themselves off the ice as the Elite League was scrapped for 2020-21. The team won't return to action until next September (Pic: Steve Gunn) Photo: Steve Gunn

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After a hugely successful inaugural event i 2019, Kirkcaldy Parks Half Marathon had to take a break as the pandemic struck (Pic: George McLuskie)

. 20 Things We Missed In 2020

After a hugely successful inaugural event i 2019, Kirkcaldy Parks Half Marathon had to take a break as the pandemic struck (Pic: George McLuskie) Photo: George Mcluskie Photographer 37

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Raith Rovers had the surreal experience of receiving the League 1 championship trophy ... in an empty stadium as fans missed out on a day of celebration (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

. 20 Things We Missed In 2020

Raith Rovers had the surreal experience of receiving the League 1 championship trophy ... in an empty stadium as fans missed out on a day of celebration (Pic: Fife Photo Agency) Photo: walter neilson

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No Bavarian Beer festival in Kirkcaldy this summer (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

17. 20 Things we missed in 2020

No Bavarian Beer festival in Kirkcaldy this summer (Pic: Fife Photo Agency) Photo: walter neilson

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The world of am-dram - from opera to Gilbert & Sullivan to drama - was decimated by the pandemic with all 2020 shows abandoned. La Traviata, 2004

18. 20 Things we missed in 2020

The world of am-dram - from opera to Gilbert & Sullivan to drama - was decimated by the pandemic with all 2020 shows abandoned. La Traviata, 2004 Photo: supplied

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Sport was badly hit by the pandemic with many long established events having to take a year out - including the famous Black Rock 5 race in Kinghorn (Pic: George McLuskie)

19. 20 Things we missed in 2020

Sport was badly hit by the pandemic with many long established events having to take a year out - including the famous Black Rock 5 race in Kinghorn (Pic: George McLuskie) Photo: GEORGEMCLUSKIEPHOTO07831488561

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