🧭 Could a Fife Path Be Britain's Best?

Good morning, Fifers!

Here’s what's coming your way today:

• Could a Fife Path Be Britain's Best?

• Popular Fife Visitor Centre Could Be Set To Expand

• 43 Events to See This Week

Let’s jump in, there’s plenty to talk about!

— Duncan

LOCAL HEADLINES YOU NEED TO KNOW

• 🌿 NHS Fife has opened a new ecotherapy garden at Queen Margaret Hospital, designed to support patients with chronic pain through nature-based rehabilitation and wellbeing. The space includes outdoor consultation areas and accessible planting features, forming part of a wider move towards more holistic, non-clinical care environments.

• 👏 Volunteers across Levenmouth have been recognised at a special celebration event which brought people together to share stories, receive thanks and celebrate the positive impact volunteers have in strengthening communities across the area.

• 🚧 Fife Council has approved £25,000 for road repairs at Charlestown Green, following damage caused by large vehicles mounting verges on the narrow route. with funding set to support both short-term fixes and longer-term improvements.

• 🌊 Hundreds of students from University of St Andrews took part in the annual May Dip at East Sands, running into the North Sea at sunrise in a long-standing tradition believed to bring good luck for exams. The event follows the torchlit Gaudie procession, which commemorates a historic sea rescue and forms part of the university’s unique student customs.

• 🏠 Fife Council is planning to purchase up to 100 properties over the next year as part of efforts to tackle the housing emergency, alongside a wider target of delivering nearly 1,800 affordable homes by 2029. The move would double previous acquisition goals.

• 🚆 The Scottish Green Party is calling for a renewed push to create a direct rail link between Dunfermline and Stirling, reviving plans that stalled after the Longannet project collapsed. Supporters say reopening the line could boost tourism, improve transport links and support local education, with proposals also including new stations at places like Newburgh and Halbeath.

• 👶 Hallie and Alfie were the most popular baby names in Fife in April, with the busiest days for births falling on the 1st and 7th, when 14 babies were welcomed on each day. A total of 234 babies were born during the month.

• 🌳 Fife Council is exploring plans to expand the Willie Clarke Centre at Lochore Meadows Country Park as visitor numbers continue to grow beyond one million a year. Councillors highlighted pressure on facilities including the café and toilets, with discussions underway on securing funding to increase capacity and support future development of the popular park.

TODAY’S TOP STORY

🥾 Could a Fife Path Be Britain's Best?

Fifers are being encouraged to nominate their favourite local path for a national competition celebrating Britain's best walking routes. The Ramblers' Britain's Favourite Path 2026 competition, supported by Postcode Lottery players, asks people to submit a photo and short story about the path that means the most to them, with entries open throughout May. Judges including presenter Matt Johnson, singer and farmer JB Gill, and broadcaster Amar Latif will shortlist winners across eight regional categories, including Scotland, before a public vote decides the overall winner later this summer.

Fife has no shortage of contenders. The Fife Coastal Path is an obvious candidate, stretching 117 miles from Kincardine to Newburgh and offering stunning views across some of Scotland's most picturesque coastline. But there are plenty of other worthy routes: the Lomond Hills pathways with their panoramic Kingdom views, woodland trails around Tentsmuir Forest, or even lesser-known urban green routes that help people connect with nature close to home.

Last year saw hundreds of nominations from across the UK, with eight paths shortlisted before the public vote. To enter, simply submit a photo of your favourite Fife path along with a short story about why it's special. Entries close May 31st. Head here to make your nomination.

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WHAT’S ON IN FIFE?

Please remember to double-check details with venues before travelling, as events can occasionally be cancelled or rescheduled at short notice, and some will require prebooked tickets.

Tuesday, 5th May

Enchanted Fairy Gardens - Four-week journey into crafting your own magical fairy village using clay, wood, sticks and found objects!
📁 Art | 🕢 10am | 📍 Collessie Victory Hall | 🎟️ £98

Mindful Art Workshop - Opportunity to create two canvas paintings, and you will be shown several different techniques that you can use.
📁 Art | 🕢 10:30am | 📍 Craigtoun Country Park | 🎟️ £30

Balgove Night Market - Stock up on fresh produce from the farm show, butchery, vegetable growers, and more.
📁 Markets | 🕢 5pm | 📍 Balgove Larder Farm Shop & Café | 🎟️ Free

Greener Kirkcaldy Film Premiere - New short film all about our work at Greener Kirkcaldy.
📁 Movie | 🕢 6pm | 📍 Greener Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ Free

The Marketing Meetup Fife - Networking community for business owners and marketers who aren't into corporate, cliquey or salesy networking.
📁 Talk | 🕢 6pm | 📍 Louie Browns, Dalgety Bay | 🎟️ £5+

Discover Wildlife Tracks and Clues - Discover Wildlife Tracks and Clues and become a nature detective in the River Park at Levenmouth.
📁 Tour | 🕢 6pm | 📍 Poplar Road & Kirkland Walk | 🎟️ Free

Dreel Crafters - All skill levels welcome for knitting, crochet, scrapbooking, embroidery and more.
📁 Art | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Dreel Halls, Anstruther | 🎟️ £3

Janusz Piotrowicz Piano Recital - Highly acclaimed pianist Janusz Piotrowicz performs masterpieces by Chopin, Liszt and more.
📁 Music | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Kellie Castle | 🎟️ £18

Wednesday, 6th May

Jesmonite & Crochet - Create your own eco-friendly ornament.
📁 Art | 🕢 11am | 📍 Craigtoun Country Park | 🎟️ £35

Exhibition: 100 Years Of Television - Learn about how it all began, what new technologies came as a result, go in front of a studio camera and more.
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 11am | 📍 Museum Of Communication, Burntisland | 🎟️ Free

The Happy Lands: Film Screening + Q&A - A drama set in the heart of Fife's mining communities during the UK General Strike of 1926.
📁 Movie | 🕢 6pm | 📍 Auchterderran Kinglassie Parish Church | 🎟️ Free

Letter to the Tree Book Launch and Tree Survey Showcase - Collect your free anthology of love letters to Fife's trees. Learn about Fife Climate Forest's Tree Canopy Survey and how to get involved.
📁 Talk | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 EATS Hub & Living Room Café, Rosyth | 🎟️ Free

The Shoregate Session - Everything from traditional tunes through to songs ancient and modern.
📁 Music | 🕢 8pm | 📍 The Shoregate, Crail | 🎟️ Free

Sarah Petite - Described as the benchmark for what Americana music should be about in the 21st century.
📁 Music | 🕢 8pm | 📍 Backstage at the Green, Kinross | 🎟️ £24.20

Thursday, 7th May

Cyanotype Print Workshop - Come and make your very own designs on paper or fabric.
📁 Children | 🕢 10am (5-8yrs), 12pm (8-12yrs) & 2pm (12yrs+) | 📍 Craigtoun Country Park | 🎟️ £5

Making Your Mark (5 yrs+) - After a foraging session in the park for objects, Pete will support individuals to create and print images.
📁 Family | 🕢 10am | 📍 Craigtoun Country Park | 🎟️ £7.50+

Open Book Creative Writing Group - We'll be looking at poems & stories on a monthly theme and doing our own writing together.
📁 Art | 🕢 10:15am | 📍 Cupar Library | 🎟️ Free

Draw With Yer MAW - Explore charcoal drawings in a ‘Masters At Work’ (yer MAW) drawing class – where you can become the master.
📁 Art | 🕢 11:30am | 📍 Methil Heritage Centre | 🎟️ Free

Table Top History - A chance to pop in, learn about elements of the past and have a friendly chat.
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 11:30am | 📍 Methil Heritage Centre | 🎟️ Free

BIG - A funny and engaging show for 3-6 year olds exploring the excitement, adventure and trepidation of starting somewhere new.
📁 Children | 🕢 12pm | 📍 Byre Theatre, St Andrews | 🎟️ £5+

Drawing From Nature - After a foraging session in the park, Pete will support individuals to create pastel and charcoal works on paper.
📁 Art | 🕢 1pm | 📍 Craigtoun Country Park | 🎟️ £20

Seaweed Craft Sessions (8 yrs+) - Enjoy some creative play using locally collected seaweeds with paint and glue to make collages, pictures and greeting cards.
📁 Children | 🕢 1pm | 📍 Craigtoun Country Park | 🎟️ Free

Dreel Crafters - All skill levels welcome for knitting, crochet, scrapbooking, embroidery and more.
📁 Art | 🕢 2pm | 📍 Dreel Halls, Anstruther | 🎟️ £3

Cider Series - The last of our series of talks and tastings featuring local Scottish Ciderists and Perry-makers.
📁 Drink | 🕢 6:30pm | 📍 Howe Beer Project, Balmalcolm Den | 🎟️ Free

Friday, 8th May

Spring Florals Watercolour Workshop - Illustrating seasonal Spring flowers, experimenting with loose style watercolour techniques to convey the textures.
📁 Art | 🕢 10am | 📍 Off The Rails Arthouse, Ladybank | 🎟️ £90

Glee Regional Final 2026 - Fife’s finest young voices take the stage for the 2026 Glee Regional Final.
📁 Stage | 🕢 6pm | 📍 Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline | 🎟️ £14+

Friday Night Slides - 1/10th scale Electric RWD Drift cars only, and must be running Buzz Break or DS Racing LF4 tyres.
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 6:30pm | 📍 Parkgate Community Centre, Rosyth | 🎟️ £5+

Friday Night Fever - The Racewall brings all the action from BriSCA F2, Saloon Stock Cars & ORCi Ministox.
📁 Sport | 🕢 6:30pm | 📍 Cowdenbeath Racewall | 🎟️ £18.50

Eld Varg - Plus support from Temporal Prophet and Grufus.
📁 Music | 🕢 7pm | 📍 King's Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £10+

California Schemin' - Based on Gavin Bain’s autobiography of the same name, which was later re-printed as Straight Outta Scotland.
📁 Movie | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £6.50+

Elvis Tribute Night - Get ready to rock and roll with the king’s greatest hits live at our epic Elvis Tribute Night!
📁 Music | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Auchtertool Village Hall | 🎟️ £20

Jessies - From the producer of Dragged Tae the Steamie comes an award-winning new comedy that’s fierce, funny, and full of heart.
📁 Stage | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline | 🎟️ £26.50+

Kevin Jordan and Reece Hillis - A mix of Soul, Country, and Rockabilly live throughout the evening.
📁 Music | 🕢 8:30pm | 📍 Fire Station Creative, Dunfermline | 🎟️ Free

Multi-Day Festivals & Events

Bluebell Flower & Fairy Trail - A stunning carpet of bluebells is set to transform the grounds of Hill of Tarvit Mansion House & Garden this spring.
📅 Thu, 23rd April - Sun, 17th May | 🕢 All day | 📍 Hill of Tarvit Mansion and Gardens | 🎟️ Free

Building No.3 Dock Exhibition - An exhibition curated by the Methil Heritage Friends showcasing a huge part of the history of the local area.
📅 Wed, 8th April - Sat, 30th May | 🕢 11am-4pm | 📍 Methil Heritage Centre | 🎟️ Free

Hayley Matthews Art Exhibition: Wild! - A vibrant new collection of original paintings and prints by self-taught artist Hayley Matthews.
📅 Tue, 7th April - Thu, 25th June | 🕢 Varies | 📍 Lochgelly Centre | 🎟️ Free

Pins and Needles Exhibition - The exhibition showcases previously unseen or rarely-seen items from the museum’s textile collection.
📅 Thu, 9th April - Sun, 23rd August | 🕢 10am-4pm (Mon-Sat) & 11am-4pm (Sun) | 📍 Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther | 🎟️ Museum Admission

Living Colour: Celebrating 200 Years of the Royal Scottish Academy - Experience the incredible range of RSA artists represented in this specially curated show from OnFife’s collections.
📅 Sat, 28th March - Sat, 5th September | 🕢 10:30am-4pm (Mon-Sat) | 📍 St Andrews Museum | 🎟️ Free

Unearthed - Step back in time to where it all began in our latest family-friendly exhibition.
📅 Sat, 21st March - Sun, 6th September | 🕢 Varies | 📍 Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries | 🎟️ Free

The Wemyss Ware Cat Trail - Trail of 17 large-scale Wemyss Cat sculptures, each standing over 1.7 metres tall.
📅 Sat, 25th April - Sun, 6th September | 🕢 Varies | 📍 Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ Free

Dear Earth - An exhibition exploring how artists are responding to the increased fragility of the world around us.
📅 Sat, 21st March - Sun, 13th September | 🕢 Varies | 📍 Kirkcaldy Galleries | 🎟️ Free

Carnegie and the RSA: A Celebration of the Carnegie Travelling Scholarship - This exhibition celebrates the wide-ranging impact of the Royal Scottish Academy’s Carnegie Travelling Scholarship as part of RSA 200: Celebrating Together.
📅 Mon, 23rd March - Sun, 13th December | 🕢 Varies | 📍 Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum | 🎟️ Free

Kirkcaldy Boot & Mart - Indoor and outdoor market held every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday.
📅 Sat, 10th January - Wed, 16th December | 🕢 9am (Wed, Sat, & Sun) | 📍 6 Michelson Drive, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ Free

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