In Pictures: The stars of stand-up comedy who came to Kirkcaldy

Launched by BID company, Kirkcaldy4All, it aimed to change perceptions of the town – and give people reason to visit.And they did to see gigs by big names such as Adam Hills, Jo Caulfield and Kevin Bridges to name but three.

Gigs were staged at the Adam Smith Theatre and Fife College as well as a host of hotels and bars across town – there was even a comedy and curry night at the Ana Purna which was so successful it had to be extended.

Kevin Bridges played to over 500 people packed into the college auditorium, while Hills sold out the Adam Smith Theatre.

Hills, who hosts Channel4’s Last Leg show, also came to town to promote the event and happily donned comedy glasses for a fun photo-shoot on the steps of the Town House.

The late Sean Hughes also wandered on stage with a copy of the Fife Free Press and proceeded to do an entire routine based on a headline which caught his eye!

The festival showcased the best Scottish talent, offered locals a chanced to learn from the stars in a masterclass of joke telling, and, put a smile on the face of the town (well, apart from the night Jerry Sadowitz sparked a few to walk out of his gig!)

The festival even staged a showcase at the Voodoo Rooms in 2012, but, sadly, it all fizzled out.