Kinghorn

The programme delivered over 200 events in its first year

Praise for new community programme

Kinghorn beach (Pic: Cath Ruane)

Kinghorn water pollution: Scottish Water CEO action pledge after town visit

From left: HLCF trustees Claire Lindsay, Roz Tippett, Mark Scott, Andy Campbell | Pic Contributed

Funding boost for small Fife charity which helps families connect

Jean and Dick Westwater with Cllr Leslie (left) and Deputy Lieutenant Clare Mitchell | Pic Submitted

60th wedding anniversary for Kinghorn couple who met working at the Co-Op

Isla Burston is aiming to be the youngest ever Scot to ski to the South Pole

Fife teen Isla in Pole position to make history

Sweetie, created by Robert Mach, joined the cats on Friday night after travelling around Fife and even visiting Edinburgh.

In Pictures: Kirkcaldy's giant Wemyss Ware cats take their final bow

Melanie Ward MP with SEPA and Scottish Water officials on Kinghorn Beach during their recent meeting.(Pic: Contributed)

Kirkcaldy MP calls for clean water action

Planned roadworks for Fylde

Three weeks of works planned for busy Kirkcaldy to Kinghorn route

Melanie Ward MP recently visited The Auld Hoose in Kinghorn. She's calling for government support for pubs in Scotland after the UK government announced a cut in business rates for pubs, social clubs and live music venues.

Melanie Ward MP: Pubs are cornerstones of our community - we must support them

Melanie Ward MP with the team at the Auld Hoose.

Fife MP backs pub as nominated finalist

The Ship Inn, Kinghorn | Pic Google Maps

Doors close at Kinghorn bar, Kirkcaldy venue shuts restaurant in rebrand

Tony Caw of Educamus Tuition

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Pettycur Bay Holiday Park’s next Macmillan charity event will take place in the resort's Waterfront Bar. (Pic. Contributed.)

Pettycur Bay Holiday Park’s Beetle drive raises thousands for charity

David Torrance at Kinghorn beach where the water has has been hit with sewage issues (Pic: Contributed)

Kinghorn sewage: water issues are serious but tracing the source is complex

Over 120 people attended a recent public meeting in Kinghorn on the issue (Pic: Contributed)

Kinghorn beach sewage: community paying high price for lack of action

Kinghorn Harbour Beach (Pic: M.C. Gilbert)

Fife beach needs ‘urgent action’ as it could be downgraded over sewage issues
Urgent action is needed at Kinghorn beach as it faces being downgraded because of problems with raw sewage.
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Melanie Ward MP with SEPA and Scottish Water officials on Kinghorn Beach during their recent meeting.(Pic: Contributed)

MP calls public meeting on pollution crisis at Kinghorn beach

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Company's planning bid for parcel lockers in towns across Fife

Artwork from the shop used by the Corra Foundation which runs the Everyone Every Day initative. (Pic: Fife Free Press)

Over 100 free opportunities to try something new in summer programme

The official opening of Wild Meadow Eco Cemetery in Kinghorn took place at the weekend. (Pic: contributed)

Official opening held for Fife's community owned natural burial ground

Melanie Ward MP met with representatives from SEPA and Scottish Water

Fife MP presses for urgent action to end contaminated water polluting beach

An artist's impression of the Kinghorn development.

£5million housing development in Kinghorn halted as developer ceases trading

Aileen Murphy, a volunteer puppy raiser with Kinghorn pupils, and Steven Wallace (back) and Janet Murray Pettycur Bay Holiday Park. (Pic: Submitted)

Fife holiday park’s second guide dog named with help from schoolchildren

This year's Kinghorn gala royal party will be the centre of attention at the crowning on Sunday, June 7. (Pic: contributed)

Community to come together as Kinghorn set for annual gala week celebrations

Kinghorn RNLI was called out. Inset: crew member Kelly Bowler (Pics: RNLI/Neil Chalmers & Suzanne O'Brien)

Paddleboarders rescued after getting into difficulty

Police confirmed the woman's body was recovered from the water near Leven Promenade (Pic: TSPL)

Woman’s body recovered from water near Leven after major search

Fife AC's Stephie Pennycook was women's runner-up at Black Rock 5 (Pic Andy Menzies)

Record number of participants at Black Rock 5 race
Black Rock 5 race director John McKay has revealed that he did his best to encourage this year’s winner Aidan Thomson, of Central AC, to beat the Kinghorn event’s record winning time by roaring encouragement as he ran up the final hill.
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Pettycur Bay Holiday Park has The Bay Hotel as part of its facilities

Pettycur’s annual caravan show unveils weekend of entertainment

An image of what the sauna cabin will look like (Pic: Submitted)

Outdoor sauna at Kinghorn beach gets green light

Pettycur Bay Holiday Park has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Fife Business Awards (Pic: Submitted)

Award double nomination boost for Fife holiday park

Kathleen Leslie swam 5k each week in her charity fundraiser (Pic: Submitted)

Marathon swim completed in memory of my mum for brain tumour charity

Gordon Povey and Justyna Majewska at the launch of the trail (Pic: Cath Ruane)

Tens of thousands of visitors expected as Wemyssware Cat Trail launched

More than 200 people attended last week's antique valuation event hosted by two Fife Rotary Clubs. (Pic: contributed)

Rotary Clubs' antiques valuation day raises £3000 for charities

Some of the committee members on the opening day of members of Kinghorn Community Centre (Pic: Submitted)

30 years of Kinghorn Community Centre, and an invite to attend celebrations

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Rotary to host charity antiques valuation day with TV auctioneer Anita Manning

Melanie Ward and Gordon brown make a festive visit to Kirkcaldy Hospice (Pic: Submitted)

Melanie Ward: I’m inspired by generosity and commitment of so many in district

Kinghorn Road in Burntisland (Pic: Google Maps)

Extra parking in Burntisland street after council tweaks restrictions

The Burntisland and Kinghorn Foodbank is running a reverse advent calendar again this year.

Burntisland and Kinghorn Foodbank launches reverse advent calendar

Community Matters

Join us for a festive celebration in Kinghorn

Wild Meadow Eco Cemetery in Kinghorn, a community owned natural burial ground, has opened. (Pic: contributed)

Community owned natural burial ground opens in Fife

Picture caption: Pam Menzies, secretary of Kinghorn Community Library (left) with colleague and GoFibre mascot Digby.

Fife towns’ Wi-Fi connectivity is flying ahead of famous cities

A Christmas Market will be held at Pettycur Bay on Sunday 30th November

Festive market announced at Pettycur Bay

Melanie Ward MP at Burntisland Station (Pic: Submitted)

Burntisland Station: Network Rail pledges details 'within days' on access issues

Fife Planning Review Body has overturned a decision to refuse permission to build a new home on garden ground in Kinglassie.

Home plan for garage wins support of council’s review body after refusal

Keo Walker and his dad Clint celebrate his British title win at Brands Hatch

Fife teen Keo defies crash to land British motorcycle title

Donnie Maclean, Eat Balanced

Fife entrepreneur's company named among Scotland's fastest-growing businesses

Motorcycle ace Keo Walker with dad Clint, mum Debbie and brother Ty

British title aim for motorcycle star this weekend

Chick with his painting of Kinghorn Harbour

Local artist paints to save community centre

The contemplation bench at Rock Rest which has disappeared (Pic: Submitted)

Police probe as stone bench at popular rural spot disappears

Ronnie Mackie, from Kinghorn, is working to create a Whale Park in Kinghorn.

Community projects starting to take shape after You Decide funding initiative

A call has been made to give communities “a voice” over proposed major electricity generation and storage developments (Pic: mrganso/Pixabay)

Fife communities need voice over major electricity generation and storage plans

The signs which were placed at Kinghorn beach earlier this summer (Pic: Submitted)

Scottish Water chief blasted for downplaying sewage on Fife beaches

David Torrance at Burntisland & Kinghorn Foodbank (Pic: Submitted)

Burntisland and Kinghorn Foodbank a shining example of community spirit

Mary White was visited by Cllr Rod Cavanagh, presenting flowers on behalf of the Council and Clare Mitchell, Deputy Lieutenant, representing the Fife Lieutenancy. (Pic: Fife Council)

100th birthday: Kirkcaldy china shop worker celebrates centenary

Kinghorn Harbour Beach (Pic: M.C. Gilbert)

Kinghorn beach: SEPA lift alert over bathing at popular Fife beach

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