Val McDermid

David Goodwillie (pictured watching a Raith Rovers v Queen of the South match at Stark's Park in February 2022) never played a competitive game for Raith before being axed that September following protests at his signing (Pic Euan Cherry/SNS Group)

Raith look at re-establishing ladies team, ended after 2022 Goodwillie protest

Hogmanay celebration in Kirkcaldy, possibly in 2000. (Pic: Fife Free Press)

It is time to reclaim Kirkcaldy’s Town Square for our own Hogmanay event

Members of the steering group launching the programme for Langtoun fest (Pic: Suibmitted)

Langtoun Fest: Programme of 125 events unveiled for Kirkcaldy’s summer festival

Ryan Strachan, Love Oor Lang Toun, wants to hear from businesses keen to get involved (Pic: Submitted)

Lang Toun Fest: Businesses urged to be part of Kirkcaldy's new summer festival

Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon will be in conversation at St Bryce Kirk (Pic: John Devlin)

Langtoun Fest: Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon set for Kirkcaldy’s new festival

Bestselling, award-winning crime writer Val McDermid returned to her childhood library in Kirkcaldy Galleries to celebrate libraries and the ways they shape our lives.(Pic Neil Hanna)

Love Libraries: Val McDermid at Kirkcaldy library to launch new campaign

Crime writer Val McDermid will be in conversation with Nicola Sturgeon (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon announce Christmas event for book lovers

Val McDermid with the cast of Karen Pirie filming in Dysart (Pic: Submitted)

Val McDermid joins cast of Karen Pirie as second series films in Kirkcaldy

Val McDermid is heading to St Monans this weekend (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

Val McDermid book signing event to support East Neuk heritage collection funds

Stephen Jardine will host the show when it comes to Kirkcaldy (Pic: Graeme Hunter)

Audience members sought for BBC Scotland's Debate Night in Kirkcaldy

Manager Pauline Harley (1st left) and her players and coaching staff celebrate after winning Sunday's cup final (Pic by Jim Bonellie)

Glenrothes Strollers women make history with League Cup final win

Nicola Meighan & Val McDermid in Kirkcaldy Galleries (Pic: John Murray)

Val McDermid returns to Kirkcaldy Galleries cafe for new radio programme

Angela Rippon and Val McDermid at Kirkcaldy Galleries (Pic: OnFife)

'Strictly' star Angela Rippon at Kirkcaldy Galleries for BBC’s One Show

Val McDermid at the flax mill at Silverburn (Pic: Submitted)

Flax Mill: Val McDermid hails work to turn Fife mill into unique community hub

Scenes from this year's busy gala in Aberdour (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Aberdour Gala: 14 photos capturing the fun of events of village’s gala weekend

David Goodwillie watches as Raith Rovers play after signing for the club

David Goodwillie: former Raith Rovers player vows to ‘finally tell my truth’
Footballer David Goodwillie has pledged to “finally speak my truth” after plans to sign with an Australian semi-pro team were torn up amid another fans’ backlash.
Allan Crow

Stark's Park stand bearing Val McDermid's name (Pic by Michael Gillen)

Rovers seeking new stand sponsor

Val McDermid signs her name in the honorary degrees book (Pic: Oxford University Images / John Cairns)

Oxford honorary degree for crime writer Val McDermid

The festival was organised by Karen Somerville and Justine Hazlehurst

Fife Whisky Festival: 2023 event draws over 700 to events & tastings

Lauren Lyle as Karen Pirie

Second series for Karen Pirie as crime thriller is big hit with viewers

Kirkcaldy Foodbank will continue with its fundraising in 2023. Pictured are donations from Raith Rovers fans and Abbotshall Church

Kirkcaldy Foodbank faces "even more challenging" 2023

Val McDermid with Gordon Brown at the 2013 gala relaunch of Kirkcaldy Galleries where the main library is based. (Pic: Fife Photo Agency).

Val McDermid novel is most borrowed library book in Fife

Singer-songwriter Rab Naokes has passed away. Picture: Kris Kesiak

Stealers Wheel founder Rab Noakes dead at 75

David Goodwillie is back playing football. Pic: Fife Photo Agency

Disgraced Goodwillie back playing in Scottish football

David Goodwillie in the stand at Stark's Park after his signing was announced (Pic: Euan Cherry - SNS Group)

David Goodwillie: Raith Rovers confirm striker has left Kirkcaldy club

Val Dermid was appearing at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Picture: Pako Mera

Val McDermid reveals ‘Queen of Crime’ legal threat from Agatha Christie estate

Sculptor David Mach, and singer and broadcaster Richard Jobson will be appearing at Largo Arts Week.

Val McDermid and Sir Ian Rankin top the bill at Largo Arts Week
More than 60 artists will open their studios to visitors as Largo Arts Week kicks off on Saturday, July 16, in Fife’s ‘Robinson Crusoe’ village of Lower Largo.
Kevin McRoberts

Heading to Largo Arts Week are Val McDermid, Sir Ian Rankin, and Richard Jobson

Largo Arts Week: Val McDermid and Sir Ian Rankin, at Fife festival

Val McDermid has backed the new drive to get Fifers to embrace their creative sides.

Free art taster sessions Fifers: Chance to unlock your creative potential

Raith Rovers owner John Sim (in red) watches on during the recent SPFL Trust Trophy final win over Queen of the South at the Penny Cars Stadium, Airdrie. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Raith owner's close the club admission as brands Goodwillie backlash 'appalling'

Colin and Margaret Smart at Kirkcaldy's Dean Park Hotel with the SPFL Trust TRophy

Raith Rovers unveil new strip sponsor for 2022-23 season

Raith Rovers are facing backlash after tweeting a message about International Women’s Day

Raith Rovers face backlash over International Women's Day tweet

Val McDermid launches the Rock Trust homelessness anthology book.

Val McDermid launches Rock Trust homelessness anthology book

David Goodwillie watches Raith Rovers and Queen of the South play at Stark's Park

David Goodwillie: Fresh questions over Raith Rovers bid to cut all ties as Clyde...

David Goodwillie has returned to Clyde. Picture: Jeff Holmes/PA Wire

Clyde FC women's team quit club over David Goodwillie loan decision

David Goodwillie in the stand at Stark's Park after his signing was announced (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

David Goodwillie: Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon attack Raith Rovers’ move

Crime author Val McDermid. Pic: Lisa Ferguson.

Kirkcaldy crime author supports art survey in bid to reach more creative Fifers

Fife authors Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and James Oswald are all top of the charts with book borrowers at libraries

Fife crime writers’ books among most borrowed by readers at Kingdom’s libraries

Raith Rovers manager John McGlynn. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

David Goodwillie: Raith Rovers boss John McGlynn says sorry for controversial si...

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the suggestion for an independent regulator for footballers 'merits consideration'

Independent regulator for footballers 'merits consideration', says Sturgeon

David Goodwillie's signing sparked a huge reaction at Raith Rovers

Raith Rovers manager John McGlynn to make statement on David Goodwillie signing

Scottish author Val McDermid speaks to press after a friendly match between McDermid Ladies and Livingston at the Windmill Community Campus, on Sunday in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

McDermid will not return to Raith Rovers while Goodwillie stays on payroll

McDermid Ladies - Val McDermid with team captain Tyler Rattray (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Raith Rovers: Val McDermid at first McDermid Ladies' match

Crime writer Val McDermid. Picture: John Linton/PA Wire

Val McDermid responds to Raith Rovers decision not to play Goodwillie

Martin holding the Scottish League One cup after Raith Rovers won it three years ago.

Raith Rovers fan raises over £11,000 for Scottish rape charity

David Goodwillie. Picture: SNS

David Goodwillie: Raith Rovers admit 'we got it wrong' & striker won't play

David Goodwillie in the stand at Stark's Park on Tuesday night. (Pic: Euan Cherry - SNS Group)

More than 5,000 sign our petition against David Goodwillie signing

David Goodwillie's arrival at Stark's Park has sparked a tsunami of anger (Inset pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Comment: David Goodwillie - a toxic shadow across Stark’s Park

Club legend Stephen McAnespie wants removed from the Raith Hall of Fame over the signing of David Goodwillie. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

'Disgusted' Raith legend withdraws from Hall of Fame over Goodwillie signing

The Scotsman Sports Show - Matthew Elder, deputy sports editor; Val McDermid; and Allan Crow, editor of the Fife Free Press

Val McDermid says David Goodwillie signing would have broken her dad’s heart

Footballing authorities should step in to resolve the controversy over the signing of David Goodwillie for Raith Rovers.

Football authorities should step in on Goodwillie signing - Nicola Sturgeon

Val McDermid, the famous Scottish crime writer, has claimed that she was ‘lied to’ by a Raith Rovers board member in the signing of David Goodwillie (Photo: David Empson/Shutterstock).

'I was lied to about Goodwillie', says McDermid

David Goodwillie in the stand at Stark's Park (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

David Goodwillie: A divisive face in the crowd wrapped in a Raith Rovers’ jacket

David Goodwillie (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Fan anger and resignations leave Raith Rovers counting cost of Goodwillie deal

Raith Rovers have issued a statement explaining their decision to sign David Goodwillie. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Goodwillie: Raith break silence as club insist decision was 'football-related'

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