In Pictures: memories of 1996 & 1997 in this rarely seen gallery of Fife photos

Editor, Fife Free Press

Published 17th Jul 2026, 16:13 BST

Updated 23rd Jul 2026, 13:27 BST

Three decades have passed since these pictures were first taken by the Fife Free Press Group of newspapers.

They all appeared in the pages of the Glenrothes Gazette and were taken from our online archive which captures the people and organisations whose successes made the pages of our newspapers.

The then Leader of the Opposition Tony Blair meets shoppers on Kirkcaldy High Street in 1996

1. Down memory lane

The then Leader of the Opposition Tony Blair meets shoppers on Kirkcaldy High Street in 1996 Photo: Fife Free Pres

Tuning up in 1996 is this trio from Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra. Pictured are Angela and Rosanna Mancini with Morven Strain. The picture was taken by a staff photographer from the Glenrothes Gazette.

2. Down memory lane

Tuning up in 1996 is this trio from Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra. Pictured are Angela and Rosanna Mancini with Morven Strain. The picture was taken by a staff photographer from the Glenrothes Gazette. Photo: Fife Free Press

Race day fun at Markinch Highland Games in 1996. The picture was taken by a staff photographer from the Glenrothes Gazette

3. Down memory lane

Race day fun at Markinch Highland Games in 1996. The picture was taken by a staff photographer from the Glenrothes Gazette Photo: Fife Free Press

Big crowds at Markinch Highland Games in 1996. The picture was taken by a staff photographer from the Glenrothes Gazette.

4. Down memory lane

Big crowds at Markinch Highland Games in 1996. The picture was taken by a staff photographer from the Glenrothes Gazette. Photo: Fife Free Press