The Elbow Room was the venue for Kirkcaldy Folk Club which brought many big names to town. One of the most famous has to be the Big Yin - Billy Connolly.The Elbow Room was the venue for Kirkcaldy Folk Club which brought many big names to town. One of the most famous has to be the Big Yin - Billy Connolly.
The Elbow Room was the venue for Kirkcaldy Folk Club which brought many big names to town. One of the most famous has to be the Big Yin - Billy Connolly.

These pictures from 50 years ago capture life in Kirkcaldy in 1972

The archives of the Fife Free Press capture the events which have shaped Kirkcaldy district – and the people at the very heart of it.
Allan Crow
By Allan Crow
Published 8th Jul 2022, 14:27 GMT

It’s incredible to think that half a century has passed since these photographs first appeared in our pages.

To mark the opening of their new store at 85 High Street, Kirkcaldy, Bellmans, the wool and fashionware firm., held an “at home” for customers. Pictured are some of the young mannequins modelling new styles.

1. Memories of 1972

To mark the opening of their new store at 85 High Street, Kirkcaldy, Bellmans, the wool and fashionware firm., held an “at home” for customers. Pictured are some of the young mannequins modelling new styles. Photo: Fife Free Press

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An advert from the Fife Free Press promoting shows at The Raith Ballroom - one of the town's great landmarks. This promoted a concert by The Casuals with support from the Raith Big Band.

2. Memories of 1972

An advert from the Fife Free Press promoting shows at The Raith Ballroom - one of the town's great landmarks. This promoted a concert by The Casuals with support from the Raith Big Band. Photo: Fife Free Press

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Music maestro Sir Jimmy Shand was in Kirkcaldy to formally unveil the new luxury saloon from Volkswagen.. He was guest of honour at the launch at the garage in Overton Road.

3. Memories of 1972

Music maestro Sir Jimmy Shand was in Kirkcaldy to formally unveil the new luxury saloon from Volkswagen.. He was guest of honour at the launch at the garage in Overton Road. Photo: Fife Free Press

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A new sport, ice racing, came to Kirkcaldy’s ice rink, and 1200 fans turned up to watch the full throttle action. Edinburgh Monarchs came across the Forth to provide competition for the local Panthers team.

4. Memories of 1972

A new sport, ice racing, came to Kirkcaldy’s ice rink, and 1200 fans turned up to watch the full throttle action. Edinburgh Monarchs came across the Forth to provide competition for the local Panthers team. Photo: Fife Free Press

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