Glenrothes 1978: these images from 1978 will spark many memories for families in Glenrothes

Published 9th Mar 2023, 16:15 BST

Updated 10th Mar 2023, 08:12 BST

These black and white photos were taken in 1978 and first appeared in the pages of the Glenrothes Gazette.

They feature trophy winners, businesses successes and special events from a number of community groups.

Glenrothes Country Dance team pictured in 1978.

1. Down memory lane

Glenrothes Country Dance team pictured in 1978. Photo: James R. Smith, Kirkcaldy

The girls of the 1st and 2nd Glenrothes Women's Junior Air Corp were successful in the 1978 Scottish Girls Training Corp annual competition at Templehall Community Centre, Kirkcaldy.
Between them they won the junior drill, public speaking, modern dancing and arts and crafts trophies.

2. Down memory lane

The girls of the 1st and 2nd Glenrothes Women's Junior Air Corp were successful in the 1978 Scottish Girls Training Corp annual competition at Templehall Community Centre, Kirkcaldy. Between them they won the junior drill, public speaking, modern dancing and arts and crafts trophies. Photo: James Smith, Kirkcaldy

At a 1978 parents evening held at St Paul's Church, Glenrothes, the 64th Fife Cub Scout Pack received proficiency badges from Group Scout Leader, Brian Mcdonald.
The cubs were trained by Mr Joe Lynch and his assistants

3. Down memory lane

At a 1978 parents evening held at St Paul's Church, Glenrothes, the 64th Fife Cub Scout Pack received proficiency badges from Group Scout Leader, Brian Mcdonald. The cubs were trained by Mr Joe Lynch and his assistants Photo: na

Rimbleton Primary School collected over 1000 eggs to distribute to old folk in the district as Easter gifts in March 1978.
Preparing for delivery are Samantha Slaven, Morag Dougall, David Lamb, Phillip Manuel, Alan Drummond and Jacqueline Wright, all P7 pupils.

4. Down memory lane

Rimbleton Primary School collected over 1000 eggs to distribute to old folk in the district as Easter gifts in March 1978. Preparing for delivery are Samantha Slaven, Morag Dougall, David Lamb, Phillip Manuel, Alan Drummond and Jacqueline Wright, all P7 pupils. Photo: James Smith