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In 1999 youngsters from the Linktown area of Kirkcaldy covered up a grafitti-strewn wall with a mural carrying an anti-drug message. From l to r are; Kirsty Halstead, Sarah Rutherford, Lee Allan, Mark Lindsay, Jamie Donaldson and Louise Young.

In Pictures: fantastic memories of Kirkcaldy in the 1990s in this great gallery

From left: Linoleum portrait of Queen Elizabeth, made in Kirkcaldy in 1955; Linoleum produced by William Morris; and linoleum pattern, adapted from a design for wallpaper by Walter Crane, and produced by the Kirkcaldy Floorcloth Company in the late 1800s (Pics: On Fife)

Rare lino fragment in exhibition in Kirkcaldy – the town that floored the world

The images, held by Fife cultural charity, OnFife, have long been a mystery. Picture: OnFife

Mystery of striking photographs solved after nearly a century

The plaque on one of the gate pillars at the entrance to Kirkcaldy's Beveridge Park.

Kirkcaldy in 50 objects: the story behind Beveridge Park

Callum and his car has already proven popular, with parents and children delighted to see it on the Lang Toun streets (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Kirkcaldy teen brings taste of vintage to the streets with first car purchase

Winners of Auchmuty High school’s great egg race staged in 1988. From left are fourth-year pupils Nicola Braid, Michael Peters and Mark Downie. Picture by David Cruickshanks, staff photographer, Glenrothes Gazette.

Fife in 1988: Photo gallery from 35 years ago sure to spark many memories

A fabulous pic but few details - all we know is it features Tom and Patsy from the Glenrothes area, and, we’re guessing they were heading to New York to take part in the marathon. The picture was taken in 1988 by a Glenrothes Gazette staff photographer

Fife 40 years ago: Photos from across the 1980s decade to stir many great memori...

Family fun at a CLEAR Hallowe'en open day in 2014.

In pictures: Looking back at Hallowe'en fun across Fife

Panto season was in the air for this 1988 photo shoot to promote Aladdin. Pictured are Therese Johnson and Emma Milne.

Fife in 1988: sports teams, award winners and a giant cake in this gallery of me...

The 10 most and least sociable breeds of adorable dog

Fife Free Press, 1938 advert for volunteers to become air raid wardens

Kirkcaldy Ice Rink 1938: from the cusp of war to dawn of a new era for sport

The familiar pillars at the entrance to Fife Ice Arena (Pic: Scott Louden)

The 1938 opening of Kirkcaldy Ice Rink hailed ‘a veritable skater’s paradise’

The ice rink has ben at the heart of Kirkcaldy's sporting and social scene for over eight decades.

Fife Ice Arena: rare pictures show building of Kirkcaldy’s historic rink in 1938

Skaters on Kirkcaldy Ice Rink. (Pic: submitted)

Fife Ice Rink: 85 years of history, hockey and character

Stephen MacCrimmon and Gary Meldrum are the "founding fathers" of the group (Pic: Submitted)

Kirkcaldy country park group's milestone to £250,000 target for playpark revamp

The church kicked off its celebrations with a special service on September 3 (Pic: Submitted)

Glenrothes church set to celebrate 70 years with programme of events
A Glenrothes church has announced a programme of events to celebrate its 70th birthday.

The pop-up exhibition on the archaeological finds in Kirkcaldy from 1980 returns to the town this weekend. (Pic: submitted)

Digging up Kirkcaldy: Delve into the past with exhibition and cycle event

Sjt Robert Laurie was awarded the medals during the First World War (Pic: Submitted)

Kirkcaldy soldier's family reunited with long-lost First World War medals

The Class 313 test train will have a new home in Leven with Fife Heritage Railway. (Pic: submitted)

Retired national test train heads to new home in Fife

St Fillan's Church, Aberdour (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Doors Open Day 2023: All the West Fife venues taking part

Burntisland Burgh Chambers

Doors Open Day 2023: All the Central Fife venues taking part

St Monans Auld Kirk (Pic: National World)

Doors Open Day 2023: All the East Fife venues taking part

The factory's female football team, and jobs adverts from 1972 (Pics: Fife Free Press)

Babygro: memories and friendships endure from forgotten Kirkcaldy factory

The foundation stone to Templehall Church is laid in 1955 (Pic: Fife Free Press)

Templehall Church: 1955 foundations of church in ‘young and thriving community’

A blast from the past. The P4 class from Warout Primary School in 1958

The Class of 1958: schoolday memories from Glenrothes

Long service awards for staff at Laidlaw (Fife) pictured in 1988 - Stewart Forrest, managing director, presents trays to (from left) Bob Taylor, Bob Good, Jock McKay, Donald Smith and Bob Christie.

In pictures: a look back to 1988's galas, awards and Primary One classes

The 1993 summer fete staged by the Playgroup Association at Glenwood in Glenrothes. Pictured at the Thornton Toddler & Playgroup stall are Alison Willis, Jill Imrie, Rebecca Hyndman (aged 4) Rae Hyndman and Janette Carstairs.

In Pictures: a look back to 1993 and photos from 30 years ago
It’s hard to think three decades have passed since these pictures first appeared in our newspapers.

Some of the photos from 1997-98

Fife in the 1990s: over 20s photos featuring people who made the news in 1997-98

Pictured are the 1985 semi-finalists of the Warout Stadium Quiz. Pictured are teams from Glenrothes Juniors (back right), West Lothian Whistlers (back left), the British Legion (front left) and Novar Rovers (front right) with quiz master Shane Fenton.

These 15 photos capture life in Glenrothes in the 1980s

Racers at the start of the 1988 Grand Prix (Pic: Kirkcaldy and District Motor Club)

Motorcycle club cancels plans to mark 75 years of first Kirkcaldy Grand Prix

Racers at the start of the 1988 Grand Prix (Pic: Kirkcaldy and District Motor Club)

Motorcycle club set to celebrate 75 years of first Kirkcaldy Grand Prix

George McLauchlan, a trustee of Burntisland Heritage Trust, has collated this year's exhibition on the shipyards in Kinghorn and Burntisland.

Burntisland exhibition features on area's history of Building for the World

Nigel Maby, owner of Spook Erection who ran Ingliston Sunday Market near Edinburgh.

When Ingliston’s famous market operator caused chaos in Kirkcaldy High Street

The Kirkcaldy delegation presented Ingolstadt with their Coat of Arms on Kirkcaldy Linoleum produced by Forbo Nairn, Robert Main presented an Adam Smith portrtait (Pic: Stadt IN)

Kirkcaldy delegation takes part in Ingolstadt’s Bürgerfest

Motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country took part in the event at Fife Ice Rink (Pic: Gary Mercer/Facebook)

Motorcycle enthusiasts hold first exhibiton in four years

Provost Leishman was one of those on hand to thank Robert for his service (Pic: Submitted)

Kirkcaldy YMCA veteran bows out after half a century as board member

The sound of iconic Red Arrows jets will be heard across Fife on Wednesday (July 5) (Pic: Getty Images)

Red Arrows to fly over Fife as part of Honours of Scotland ceremony

The Flying Scotsman will be passing through Fife on Monday morning. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Flying Scotsman: When and where you can spot the famous locomotive

The extent of the damage to St John's Church in 1975 (Pic montage: Fife Free Press)

The 1975 Kirkcaldy teen firebug who torched a church and school and planned more

Cadco in Glenrothes (Pic: GDC)

Glenrothes' Cadco scandal that left Hollywood director millions out of pocket

Rector Neil McNeil with pupils Anna Grieve and Lochlan Sweaton who will represent the school at a national service of thanksgiving with King Charles III, known as the Honours of Scotland ceremony. (Pic: Scott Louden)

Fife high school pupils in historic Honours of Scotland event with King Charles

Open days at Pittarthie Farm in Fife with the Petardy Historic Landscape Project are one of many archaeological fieldwork events taking place this summer during Dig It!’s Scotland Digs 2023: Free Days Out campaign. (Pic: Petardy Historic Landscape Project)

East Neuk site offers hands-on archaeology experience

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

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Father’s Day UK gift guide - the best presents for every Dad

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Young runners from Warout Primary, Glenrothes, pictured at a cross country event in 1998. Picture from the Glenrothes Gazette archives.

17 photos that capture the people and events in the headlines in Fife in 1998

Shelly Smith, 13, won Kirkcaldy High School’s chef of the year competition with a winning dish of St Clements chicken with wild rice and salad.
The finalists pictured were Laura Grove, Claire Smith, Steven Morris, Shelly Smith, and Sarah McMurchie.

In Pictures: These photos from 1998 first appeared in the Fife Free Press

The 7 best wetsuits for women 2022, from Roxy, Billabong, Decathlon

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Wetsuits for men UK 2023: we review suits from RipCurl & Finisterre

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Check out the prices at the 1982 opening of the Fine Fare store in Glenrothes

1982: 41 years ago Fine Fare opened a major new supermarket in Glenrothes

Local farm is now offering guided tours with a commentary

Fife has a new summer attraction - guided commentary tours of a family farm

Best sleeping bags for camping in summer 2022 UK

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