Adam Smith 250: Free tickets for young Fifers to key event with Governor of the Bank of England
Young Fifers can get free tickets to attend a high profile event featuring the Governor of the Bank of England.
Andrew Bailey is at the Adam Smith Theatre in Kirkcaldy on June 5 as part of the celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of the publication of Smith’s ‘Wealth of Nations’ book.
He will be joined by former Chancellor, Ed Balls, and broadcaster Stephanie Flanders.
Organisers, the Adam Smith Global Foundation, are funding up to 100 free places at the event to encourage younger people to be more engaged and interested in economic policy and our political economy.
Those in full-time education or who possess a Young Scot National Entitlement Card can apply for a free ticket HERE
The foundation has organised the event as part of the landmark celebrations in the 2026 Festival of Ideas which runs from June 4-7.
The evening event will begin with the premier of a short animated film “A Boy from Kirkcaldy” and there will many other well-known and influential people from the field of economics participating during the evening.
The celebrations also include a day-long symposium, plus an event featuring actor Arabella Weir in conversation with Elaine C Smith and Sarah Brown on Saturday, June 6.
The foundation’s own centre hosts an evening of music and poetry on Sunday 7th, while there is an Adam Smith pub quiz at Betty Nicols on Thursday 4th.