One of the new housing precincts which made up the town.One of the new housing precincts which made up the town.
One of the new housing precincts which made up the town.

In Pictures: Glenrothes from the 1960s

Glenrothes may no longer be a new town, but it’s relatively recent history is still evident.
By Allan Crow
Published 29th Dec 2020, 12:30 GMT

These images date from the 1960s and show how the town looked to the first folk who settled there.

St Columba's Church

1. Glenrothes in the 1960s ..

St Columba's Church Photo: Unknown

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The Golden Acorn Hotel at the top of the photo hasn't changed much over the decades, but the surrounding landscape has ...

2. Glenrothes in the 1960s ..

The Golden Acorn Hotel at the top of the photo hasn't changed much over the decades, but the surrounding landscape has ... Photo: Unknown

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A host of hi-tech companies made Glenrothes their base in the 1960s and 1970s, creating man y thousands of jobs. They included AEI.

3. Glenrothes in the 1960s ..

A host of hi-tech companies made Glenrothes their base in the 1960s and 1970s, creating man y thousands of jobs. They included AEI. Photo: Unknown

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Glenrothes is synonymous with town art, and most of it can still be seen to this day. This striking artwork is at the bus station.

4. Glenrothes in the 1960s ..

Glenrothes is synonymous with town art, and most of it can still be seen to this day. This striking artwork is at the bus station. Photo: Unknown

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