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π§ Are These Fife Hotels the Best in Scotland?
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Good morning, Fifers!
Hereβs what's coming your way today:
Are These Fife Hotels the Best in Scotland?
Planned Queensferry Crossing Closures
37 Events to See This Week
Letβs jump in, thereβs plenty to talk about!
β Duncan
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LOCAL HEADLINES YOU NEED TO KNOW
π Fife College has awarded nine students Β£500 Principalβs Scholarships for 2025-26, recognising their academic achievement and contribution to college life, with the funding aimed at supporting their studies and future career ambitions.
πΎ Bowhouse Market Weekends have been awarded official Farmers Market Certification by the Farm Retail Association, recognising their commitment to local produce, direct-from-producer sales, and high standards in what qualifies as a βrealβ farmers market.
β Work has begun on a Β£1.5m memorial garden in Rosyth honouring the WWII submarine ORP OrzeΕ, with the site set to tell the story of its daring escape and service alongside the Royal Navy.
π» Two horticulture students from SRUCβs Elmwood campus will showcase their show gardens at the Scone Palace Garden Fair on the 29th and 30th of May, after being selected for a prestigious national design competition.
π Scotlandβs Railway has won two gold awards at the Rail Industry Planning Awards, coming out top in the Strategic or Long-Term Planning Team of the Year category.
π Overnight closures are planned on the Queensferry Crossing between the 24th and 26th of April, with southbound M90 traffic diverted via the Forth Road Bridge while essential maintenance and diversion system testing takes place. More details here.
π Researchers from University of St Andrews have helped create the most detailed 3D map of the universe ever made, using data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument to study dark energy and 11 billion years of cosmic history.
π§ Fife Council is investing Β£1 million in major summer roadworks between Dunfermline and Crossford, with a nine-week programme from July 4th set to bring resurfacing, bridge repairs and traffic delays along key routes including Carnegie Drive and the A994.
πΏ Plans for a major eco-wellness and leisure destination at the former St Ninians opencast mine near Loch Fitty are set to move forward, with developers proposing lodges, hotels and outdoor facilities.
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π Are These Fife Hotels the Best in Scotland?
Rusacks St. Andrews
Scotland is well covered in terms of luxurious hotels, with Andy Murray's Cromlix Hotel near Dunblane, Fonab Hotel in Pitlochry, and The Balmoral in Edinburgh, to name just a few, with many of these popular both with tourists visiting Scotland and those looking for a place to stay closer to home for a special occasion. However, many of Fife's best hotels don't always get the plaudits, and that's why it's great to see some recognition from the Prestige Hotel Awards Scotland 2026, with several establishments from the Kingdom shortlisted.
Whilst two hotels from Fife feature in the Best 5* Hotel category, the awards seek to recognise hotels across a range of categories that aren't always in the spotlight, with Fife also seeing entries in the Best Pet Friendly Hotel and a very strong showing in the Best Coastal Hotel category.
Dean Park Hotel (Kirkcaldy) - Best Events/Conference Hotel, Best 4* Hotel, and Best Afternoon Tea
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Queensferry (Inverkeithing) - Best Coastal Hotel and Best Wedding Hotel
Rusacks St Andrews (St Andrews) - Best 5* Hotel, Best Concierge, Best General Manager, and Best Golf Hotel
Seaton House (St Andrews) - Best Hotel Restaurant, Best 5* Hotel, and Best Coastal Hotel
The Harbour Inn (Anstruther) - Best Pet Friendly Hotel and Best Coastal Hotel
See all the finalists here.
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WHATβS 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, 21st April
Pigment, Paint and Pastel Making Workshop - In this workshop, you will learn how to make pigment, paint and pastels from stones, earth, and clays found locally.
π Art | π’ 10am | π The Art Rooms, Pittenweem | ποΈ Β£75
Birding for Beginners: Farmland Birds - Come along and learn to identify spring birds in farmland by sight and sound.
π Entertainment | π’ 10am | π Jim Clark Statue, Kilmany | ποΈ Donation
Byre World 26: Queer Tales - Series of short performances that focus on womenβs queer experiences and that have been informed by the community.
π Stage | π’ 6pm | π Byre Theatre, St Andrews | ποΈ Β£4+
Wednesday, 22nd April
Natural Binders for Paint Making Workshop - In this workshop, you will learn how to make your own artist quality paints.
π Art | π’ 10am | π The Art Rooms, Pittenweem | ποΈ Β£75
Midwinter Break - A stirring meditation on faith, commitment, and the enduring power of love, as a longtime couple takes a life-changing trip to Amsterdam.
π Movie | π’ 11am | π Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy | ποΈ Β£5
Relaxed Drawing - Find a place in the galleries and take inspiration from great artworks.
π Art | π’ 3pm | π Wardlaw Museum, St Andrews | ποΈ Free
Why is The Wealth of Nations Important Today? - An engaging panel discussion marking 250 years of The Wealth of Nations.
π Talk | π’ 6pm | π Adam Smith Heritage Centre | ποΈ Pay what you can
All My Sons - Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Millerβs classic play.
π Movie | π’ 7pm | π Crail Community Hall | ποΈ Β£14
Fife Youth Concert Band and Fife Youth Sinfonia - Each performing a varied programme of music which they have been rehearsing since the end of March.
π Music | π’ 7pm | π Lochgelly Centre | ποΈ Β£1.50+
Baroque Threads, Contemporary Colours - Vibrant concert weaving together the Baroque era and the present day.
π Music | π’ 7:30pm | π Holy Trinity Church, St Andrews | ποΈ Β£6+
Thursday, 23rd April
Make a Willow Sunflower - An excellent introduction to this beautiful craft.
π Art | π’ 10am | π Off The Rails Arthouse, Ladybank | ποΈ Β£40
Hampstead - Feel-good drama based on true events starring Diane Keaton and Brendon Gleeson.
π Movie | π’ 10:30am | π Byre Theatre, St Andrews | ποΈ Β£6.50+
Table Top History - A chance to pop in, learn about elements of the past and have a friendly chat.
π Entertainment | π’ 11:30am | π Methil Heritage Centre | ποΈ Free
Worldβs Evolution - A high-energy journey through time β from our roots in Africa to the rush of the modern world.
π Stage | π’ 6:30pm | π Byre Theatre, St Andrews | ποΈ Β£11+
Author Event With Tariq Ashkanani - Come along to Duloch Library for an exciting evening with award-winning Scottish crime author.
π Talk | π’ 7pm | π Dulloch Library, Dunfermline | ποΈ Β£3
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure - Madagascar the Musical is a stage adaptation of the animated movie Madagascar.
π Stage | π’ 7:30pm | π Blyth Hall, Newport-on-Tay | ποΈ Β£14.97+
Deborah Bonham - One of the finest Blues, Rock and Soul singers that the UK has produced.
π Music | π’ 8pm | π Backstage at the Green, Kinross | ποΈ Β£30.80
Singers' Night - Evening of folk music with the Crail Folk Club.
π Music | π’ 8pm | π Crail Community Hall | ποΈ Β£2
Friday, 24th April
Paint and Sip: People - Practice painting people - inspired by our new exhibition.
π Art | π’ 5:30pm | π R&A World Golf Museum, St Andrews | ποΈ Β£20
Friday Night Slides - 1/10th scale Electric RWD Drift cars only, and must be running Buzz Break or DS Racing LF4 tyres.
π Entertainment | π’ 6:30pm | π Parkgate Community Centre, Rosyth | ποΈ Β£5+
Soroptimist International Kirkcaldy: Rock Choir Concert - Concert fundraising for Team Jak. There will be a raffle for the tombola & also for a hamper.
π Music | π’ 6:40pm | π St Bryce Kirk, Kirkcaldy | ποΈ Β£10
Soul Station - Resident DJ Martin Duffy keeps us entertained, so bring your dancing shoes.
π Music | π’ 7pm | π Fire Station Creative, Dunfermline | ποΈ Β£9.38
Straighten Out - Tribute To The Stranglers.
π Music | π’ 7pm | π PJ Molloys, Dunfermline | ποΈ Β£13.20
Blue Angels Garden Gala 2026 - Join them as they celebrate another wonderful year of Blue Angels and Dance Club!
π Stage | π’ 7:30pm | π Byre Theatre, St Andrews | ποΈ Β£11+
Gypsy Pistoleros - Supported by James Kennedy and The Underdogs
π Music | π’ 7:30pm | π The Monarch Bar, Dunfermline | ποΈ Β£9.05
The Journey Back - The beloved show thatβs wowed audiences in arenas all over, and we canβt wait to have a sing-along with the Rangers support in Fife!
π Entertainment | π’ 7:30pm | π Rothes Halls, Glenrothes | ποΈ Β£26.50
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure - Madagascar the Musical is a stage adaptation of the animated movie Madagascar.
π Stage | π’ 7:30pm | π Blyth Hall, Newport-on-Tay | ποΈ Β£14.97+
The Milk Men - Nominated for 8 UK Blues Awards and British Blues Challenge finalists, and with a #1 blues single and album to their name.
π Music | π’ 8pm | π Backstage at the Green, Kinross | ποΈ Β£28.60
Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac - The ultimate tribute to one of rock and rollβs most remarkable groups.
π Music | π’ 8pm | π Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline | ποΈ Β£40+
Multi-Day Festivals & Events
Building No.3 Dock Exhibition - An exhibition curated by the Methil Heritage Friends showcasing a huge part of the history of the local area.
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Wed, 8th April - Sat, 30th May | π’ 11am-4pm | π Methil Heritage Centre | ποΈ Free
Hayley Matthews Art Exhibition: Wild! - A vibrant new collection of original paintings and prints by self-taught artist Hayley Matthews.
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Tue, 7th April - Thu, 25th June | π’ Varies | π Lochgelly Centre | ποΈ Free
Pins and Needles Exhibition - The exhibition showcases previously unseen or rarely-seen items from the museumβs textile collection.
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Thu, 9th April - Sun, 23rd August | π’ 10am-4pm (Mon-Sat) & 11am-4pm (Sun) | π Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther | ποΈ 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 OnFifeβs collections.
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Sat, 28th March - Sat, 5th September | π’ 10:30am-4pm (Mon-Sat) | π St Andrews Museum | ποΈ Free
Unearthed - Step back in time to where it all began in our latest family-friendly exhibition.
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Sat, 21st March - Sun, 6th September | π’ Varies | π Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries | ποΈ Free
The Wemyss Ware Cat Trail - Trail of 17 large-scale Wemyss Cat sculptures, each standing over 1.7 metres tall.
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Sat, 25th April - Sun, 6th September | π’ Varies | π Kirkcaldy | ποΈ Free
Dear Earth - An exhibition exploring how artists are responding to the increased fragility of the world around us.
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Sat, 21st March - Sun, 13th September | π’ Varies | π Kirkcaldy Galleries | ποΈ Free
Carnegie and the RSA: A Celebration of the Carnegie Travelling Scholarship - This exhibition celebrates the wide-ranging impact of the Royal Scottish Academyβs Carnegie Travelling Scholarship as part of RSA 200: Celebrating Together.
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Mon, 23rd March - Sun, 13th December | π’ Varies | π Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum | ποΈ Free
Kirkcaldy Boot & Mart - Indoor and outdoor market held every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday.
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Sat, 10th January - Wed, 16th December | π’ 9am (Wed, Sat, & Sun) | π 6 Michelson Drive, Kirkcaldy | ποΈ Free
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Duncan
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