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Christmas at the Botanic 2023 Rainbow Hedge is a towering showstopper at Christmas at the Botanics 2023. Photo by Phil Wilkinson/Christmas at the Botanics

Ad Feature FIRST LOOK: Christmas At The Botanics 2023 is plants inspired wonderland

Wizard Of Oz is at the Alhambra Theatre

Win a night at the Wizard Of Oz panto at the Alhambra & seats in the Royal Box

Richard Cook from Fife Properties with the cast of Ya Wee Beauty & The Beastie at the Kings Theatre (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Showtime and sponsor boost for Ya Wee Beauty & The Beastie

Glen McNamara is one of the big shows at the Old Kirk this Christmas

Christmas in Kirkcaldy: Old Kirk unveils packed programme of live music

The stars of this year's panto, The Wizard Of OZ at the Alhambra Theatre (Pics: Submitted)

Wizard of Oz: Panto set to head down yellow brick road at the Alhambra Theatre

Behind the scenes with the cast of Ya Wee Beauty & beastie' - Graham Scott, Kirsty Strachan, Robin MacKenzie, Billy Mack, Sarah Brown Cooper & Mark McDonnell (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Kirkcaldy panto: ‘Ya Wee Beauty & Beastie’ rehearsals ahead of sold out opening

The Little Mermaid comes to the Adam Smith Theatre from December 9 until January 6 in the first panto at the venue since 2019. (Pic: OnFife)

Panto set to return to Kirkcaldy's Adam Smith Theatre with a splash

Paddy McGuinness has announced a live date at the Alhambra Theatre next year (Pic: Submitted)

Paddy McGuinness reveals live show in Fife – this is when tickets go on sale

Allan Stewart and Grant Stott star in Peter Pan (Pic: Douglas Robertson)

Peter Pan: five-star Peter Pan panto is a must-see show at Festival Theatre

Anton Du Beke (Pic: Submitted)

BBC Strictly star Anton DuBeke announces Christmas show at Fife theatre

La Dolce Vita Swing Collective will play a show at the Kings Theatre on Monday, December 11 (Pic: Submitted)

La Dolce Vita swing jazz group brings Christmas show to Kirkcaldy

Work in progress - the sets take shape for Ya Wee Beauty & The Beastie. Right - Graham Scott with Mer-cat (Pics: Cath Ruane)

Ya Wee Beauty: Kirkcaldy Kings Theatre’s panto sets take shape for 2023 show

Glenn Macnamara will return to the Old Kirk in Kirkcaldy in December.

Swingin' Christmas celebration with Glenn Macnamara at Kirkcaldy's Old Kirk

John Bishop is heading for the Alhambra in Dunfermline with his new tour. (Pic: Rhian Ap Gruffydd)

Fife date for comedian John Bishop on his first tour in two years

Paul Weller pictured at T In The Park (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

Paul Weller announces 2024 Fife gig – this is when tickets go on sale

Wizzard performing on Top of the Pops in 1973. (Pic: Jack Kay/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Top Of The Pops: a magnificent musical jukebox that thrilled generations
I grew up in the glory days of Top Of The Pops, so it is a joy to dip into the BBC4 schedules weekly on a Friday to see what gems pop up. It’s television’s equivalent of dropping a coin into a jukebox, pressing ‘shuffle’ and waiting to see what happens.

The cast of We Will Rock You on stage in Cupar (Pic: Submitted)

Cupar Youth Music Theatre: We Will Rock You – great triumph for young talent

Eddie Cochran signing autographs for fans (Pic: Submitted)

Eddie Cochran: the forgotten rock ’n’ roll pioneer who died too young

The cast of The Mousetrap which comes to the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline, in 2024 (Pic: Submitted|)

The Mousetrap comes to Fife theatre on landmark 70th anniversary tour

Hannah Aldridge on stage at the Kings in Kirkcaldy (Pic: Cath Ruane)

Hannah Aldridge Band: a compelling performance filled with delights

The multi talented Guy Davis (Pic: submitted)

Grammy nominated musician Guy Davis wraps UK tour with Edinburgh gig

The cast of KAOS on stage at the Adam Smith Theatre where they are presenting Made In Dagenham (Pic: Submitted)

KAOS on stage: Kirkcaldy amateur opera company returns with Made In Dagenham

Elton John and Bernie Taupin accept an award for 'I'm Gonna Love Me Again' from 'Rocketman' onstage during the 92nd Annual Academy Awards (Pic: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Bernie Taupin: a remarkable life penning lyrics for Elton John’s classic songs

The Auld Kirk Players, Kirkcaldy’s oldest Amateur drama group, have been performing to Kirkcaldy audiences since 1957. (Pic: Submitted)

Auld Kirk Players return with 65th anniversary show at Kirkcaldy venue

The Brian Kellock Trio will close out the 2023 programme of events (Pic: Submitted)

Award-winning musician set to close out 2023 Kirkcaldy music programme

Fife Opera return to the Adam Smith Theatre with their latest productions this week. (Pic: Sartorial Pictures)

Fife Opera members return to Adam Smith Theatre with two one-act operas

Aladdin is a five-star hit at the Edinburgh Playhouse (Pic: Deen Van Meer)

Aladdin, Edinburgh Playhouse*****: spectacular stage show of Disney film
Aladdin may get three wishes. You really only need one - and that’s to get a ticket to see this Superb show at the Playhouse Theatre. It’s a true feast for all the senses.

Zoe Bottrell MD of Culture Creative

Ad Feature Christmas at the Botanics 2023 will celebrate 'beauty of gardens'

Lights Out By Nine return to the stage in December (Pic: Cath Ruane)

Emotional return for Lights Out By Nine’s first gig after death of Dougie Hunter

Howie Reeve will take to the stage at Couple o Mugs (Pic: Limbo Agency)

Kirkcaldy cafe to welcome Glasgow music scene veteran for latest gig

Photograph: front row 5th from left: Neryl Malcomson, Families First; Joyce McIver, conductor; Kirsty Hastie, Operation Heart Start; Fiona Young, CHAS, Rachel House.(Pic: submitted)

St Andrews choir bows out with donations to three community groups

Carol Main received her fellowship at a ceremony on October 26 (Pic: Martin Shields)

Kirkcaldy music champion "honoured" to receive fellowship

The contestants at the talent show at Pettcur (Pic: Submitted)

Fife holiday park talent show nets £1000 for two charities

Prince - Diamonds And Pearls Reissue

Remastered classic album reissue fit for Prince fans

Shirley Henderson. Picture: Murdo MacLeod

Doctor Who and Harry Potter star Shirley Henderson to get BAFTA Scotland honour

Julie Ellen is at the helm of the Byre Theatre in ST Andrews (Pic: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan)

Byre Theatre in St Andrews appoints Julie Ellen as new director

The cover of T Bone Duffy's new album (Pic: submitted)

Fife guitarist T Bone Duffy unveils delightful new acoustic album

Kirkcaldy Amateur Operatic Society (KAOS) outside the Adam Smith Theatre (Pic: Submitted)

KAOS: a Kirkcaldy institution set for long-awaited return to Adam Smith Theatre

Billy Sloan has published a book of his memoirs which capture the vibrancy of the live music scene in Scotland across decades (Pic: Submitted)

Billy Sloan – a life in music recalled in long-awaited new book

Cammy Barnes has recorded the version of his track Bonnie's Song with members of Rock Choir.

Fife singer songwriter Cammy Barnes shares charity single with Rock Choir

New showstopper: Light a Wish by OGE Group, recreating the moment dandelion seeds disperse in the air, taking your wish with them into the world.

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Shaun Ryder brings his spoken word tour to Fife in 2025.

Happy Mondays' Shaun Ryder heading to Fife on spoken word tour

Pettycur Bay Holiday Park, Kinghorn will host a talent show on Saturday night.

Stage set for talent show which will feature in next series of Life on the Bay

The Passing Sages (Pic: Warren Fyffe)

Cat Fever Club brings new jazz night to Kings Theatre in Kirkcaldy

The backdrop of Kirkcaldy's fab wee panto ‘Ya Wee Beauty And Beastie’ designed by Crail based artist Lilias Conroy (Pic: Lewis Milne)

Kirkcaldy High Street becomes backdrop for Kings Theatre’s big wee panto

Inverleith House will again be lit up with a special new festive film projected on the building for Christmas At The Botanics 2023

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Paloma Faith has announced two Scottish dates including one in Fife (Pic: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for EON Productions & Prime Video)

Paloma Faith announces live gig at Fife venue as part of UK tour

John Murray at Radio Tay in 1981 (Pic: John Murray)

50 years of independent radio – and how Scotland’s stations began – John Murray

A signed copy of a programme for The Beatles gigs in Kirkcaldy (Pic: Submitted)

The Beatles in Kirkcaldy: it was 60 years ago today, the Fab Four came to town

KingdomFM staff celebrating - from left: Tony Chalmers, Emma Duncan, Stuart Prentice, Vanessa Motion, Jack Glen and Gemma McLean. (Pic: Submitted)

KingdomFM marks 25 years on the air with great doughnut give-away

Shambolics have announced the release date for their debut album. (Pic: Liam Maxwell)

Fife band Shambolics reveal release date for their debut album

A ticket stub for The Beatles Kirkcaldy concert (Pic: John Murray) and the Fab Four's promotional pic.

The Beatles in Kirkcaldy: memorabilia and memories 60 years on from Fife gigs

The Town Square in Kirkcaldy was the setting for the major dance music event (Pic: Fife Free Press)

All-day dance event for 1500 in Kirkcaldy Town Square cancelled & moved indoors

Get your tickets now for the award-winning artists latest performance

Award-winning dance artist visits Fife theatre

Owner Ross Anderson said Jock's has enjoyed a busy first few weeks at their new location (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Popular Kirkcaldy eatery relaunches in new High Street premises