Around 450 children and as many mothers from pre-school playgroups converged on Beveridge Park for a sponsored Jubilee Jaunt. Eleven playgroups took part in the annual event which was themed to tie in with the national celebrationsAround 450 children and as many mothers from pre-school playgroups converged on Beveridge Park for a sponsored Jubilee Jaunt. Eleven playgroups took part in the annual event which was themed to tie in with the national celebrations
Around 450 children and as many mothers from pre-school playgroups converged on Beveridge Park for a sponsored Jubilee Jaunt. Eleven playgroups took part in the annual event which was themed to tie in with the national celebrations

These pictures show how Kirkcaldy celebrated the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977

The Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977 saw many events and celebrations staged across Kirkcaldy.
Allan Crow
By Allan Crow
Published 2nd Jun 2022, 16:56 BST

These photos from the Fife Free Press archive capture a flavour of the atmosphere 50 years ago.

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The beginners and Primary Sunday School at Kirkcaldy Old Parish Church enjoying a picnic at Beveridge Park.

5. 1977 Silver Jubilee celebrations

The beginners and Primary Sunday School at Kirkcaldy Old Parish Church enjoying a picnic at Beveridge Park. Photo: Fife Free Press

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The Lang Toun’s Carnival Day celebrated the Jubilee. Rank Strand Electric came second in the open tableaux senior category with their float which depicted 1950-2000.

6. 1977 Silver Jubilee celebrations

The Lang Toun’s Carnival Day celebrated the Jubilee. Rank Strand Electric came second in the open tableaux senior category with their float which depicted 1950-2000. Photo: Fife Free Press

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Partygoers at Nicol Street enjoyed an indoors party for the jubilee at Bethelfield Church Hall

7. 1977 Silver Jubilee celebration

Partygoers at Nicol Street enjoyed an indoors party for the jubilee at Bethelfield Church Hall Photo: Fife Free Press

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Dark clouds and showers of torrential rain fell as the Lang Toun’s Carnival Day celebrated the4 Jubilee. Only handfuls of people braved the weather to take in the events which include pipe bands, floats and a parade. St Andrew’s Church youth group won first prise for their ‘Climbing Mount Everest’ themed float.

8. 1977 Silver Jubilee celebrations

Dark clouds and showers of torrential rain fell as the Lang Toun’s Carnival Day celebrated the4 Jubilee. Only handfuls of people braved the weather to take in the events which include pipe bands, floats and a parade. St Andrew’s Church youth group won first prise for their ‘Climbing Mount Everest’ themed float. Photo: Fife Free Press

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