🧭 Fife Restaurant Wins Prestigious Award

Good morning, Fifers!

Here’s what’s coming your way today:

• Fife Restaurant Wins Prestigious Award

• Future of Kirkcaldy Results Revealed

• 50 Events to See This Week

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

— Duncan

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📢 Future of Kirkcaldy Results Revealed

We’ve been covering the big plans in the pipeline for Kirkcaldy over the last few months, following its award of £240m from the UK Government’s Growth Mission Fund. Last month, Melanie Ward, Labour MP for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy, put out a call for Fife residents to fill out a survey to make their voices heard and have their say on what the money should be spent on to improve the Lang Toun.

An incredible 700 people filled out the survey, ensuring that a wide range of views have been captured. And, at an event last week at Fife College, attended by over 100 people, Melanie Ward outlined the results of the survey. Key highlights included:

• 65% want a more attractive waterfront

• 53% are calling for better tourism facilities

• 52% want more derelict buildings demolished

• 27% think more facilities for young people are needed

MP Melanie Ward has stated that she now intends to take the survey results to the Fife Council, which will be in charge of spending the money after submitting a business case to the UK Government. You can see full details of the survey results here.

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LOCAL HEADLINES YOU NEED TO KNOW

• 🎖️ HRH The Princess Royal visited Dunfermline on September the 26th to rededicate the city’s restored WWI memorial on its centenary, unveiling a new plaque after £195k restoration funded by the West Fife Common Good Fund.

• 🥩 Puddledub Butchers, crowned Scotland’s Best Small Butcher earlier this year, has closed its Kirkcaldy High Street shop after a planned sale fell through.

• 🗣️ Fife Council has opened the final phase of consultation on its revised Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils, with residents invited to share views here by October 17th ahead of a special council meeting in December.

• 🏥 A newly developed clinic space has opened at St Andrews Community Hospital, transforming unused areas into modern facilities that will expand outpatient services, support the CTAC team, and ease pressure on local GP practices.

• ⚖️ That Place in the Bay, Dalgety Bay’s community hub, has reopened despite ongoing police and charities regulator investigations into alleged financial irregularities. A man has been charged with communication offences, but probes continue.

• 💷 Fife has been allocated £40 million from the UK Government’s Pride in Place Programme, providing £4 million annually over the next decade.

• 🏚️ Former Lochgelly cinema to be demolished after being severely damaged by fire. Fife Council confirmed the building is unsafe, with tenants evacuated and an exclusion zone in place while demolition begins to protect public safety.

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🏆 Fife Restaurant Wins Prestigious Award

The Fife food scene seems to be on a bit of a rip recently. Just a few weeks ago, we covered the 2 Fife restaurants added to the Michelin Guide, with the Kingdom now boasting an impressive 9 such establishments on the list. Now, Fife is seeing further success with Haar Restaurant being awarded 4 AA Rosettes in the latest update, becoming only the fifth restaurant in Scotland, and the first in Fife, to have 4 Rosettes.

Already in the Michelin Guide, Haar is run by Dean Banks, a former Masterchef: The Professionals finalist, and operates at 1 Golf Place in St Andrews, just moments from the iconic Old Course. Known for its modern seafood cuisine, the restaurant focuses on local produce with a £39.50 fixed price lunch menu offering an affordable way to enjoy their creations. Check it out here!

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WHAT’S ON IN FIFE?

Below you’ll find what’s on in Fife over the next few days. For a longer outlook, Fife Insider+ members see two weeks of events every Sunday night. 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, 30th September

Pumpkin Picking - Join us at our very own pumpkin patch at Hill of Tarvit.
📁 Family & Children | 🕢 9am | 📍 Hill of Tarvit Mansion House | 🎟️ £4

Cheese and Wine Night - Enjoy a glass of wine of your choice and a chessboard.
📁 Food | 🕢 5pm | 📍 The Old Vic, St Andrews | 🎟️ £15

Equal Opportunities, Not Photo Opportunities - Race equality lecture by award winning author and broadcaster Professor Gary Younge.
📁 Talk | 🕢 5:30pm | 📍 Buchanan Lecture Theatre, St Andrews | 🎟️

Paddlenight Splash - Staff will be on hand to assist you with selecting and launching equipment but remember this is not a taught course.
📁 Sport | 🕢 6pm | 📍 Lochore Meadows Country Park | 🎟️ £10.50

Dunfermline Athletic: Fans Forum Event - Manager Neil Lennon, CEO David Cook and Chairman Jim Leishman will take to the stage.
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 6pm | 📍 Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline | 🎟️ Free

Highland Cow Experience - Meet our beautiful gang and learn more about their role here at Kinkell!
📁 Family & Children | 🕢 6:30pm | 📍 Kinkell Byre, St Andrews | 🎟️ £20

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

In conversation with Roger McStravick - Delve into the life and times of Allan Robertson and Roger’s new book with the late Bill Williams about the St Andrews legend.
📁 Talk | 🕢 7pm | 📍 The R&A World Golf Museum, St Andrews | 🎟️ £10

📅 Wednesday, 1st October

Pumpkin Picking - Join us at our very own pumpkin patch at Hill of Tarvit.
📁 Family & Children | 🕢 9am | 📍 Hill of Tarvit Mansion House | 🎟️ £4

Bookbug - Sing, rhyme, and share stories with your little ones.
📁 Family | 🕢 10:30am | 📍 Rosyth Library | 🎟️ Free

The Golden Spurtle - In a Scottish Highland village, competitors gather for the World Porridge Championships’ final year under Charlie Miller’s leadership.
📁 Movie | 🕢 11am | 📍 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £5

Apple Pressing - Bring along your homegrown apples (minimum 7kg) and turn them into fresh, delicious juice.
📁 Food | 🕢 12pm | 📍 Bowhouse, St Monans | 🎟️ Donations

Kids' Den: Lego Club - Learn skills, meet people, have fun as you construct, create and chill out!
📁 Family & Children | 🕢 3:15pm | 📍 Methil Library | 🎟️ £2

Kids' Den: Lego Club - Learn skills, meet people, have fun as you construct, create and chill out!
📁 Family & Children | 🕢 3:30pm | 📍 Windmill Library, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £2

Relaxed Drawing - Find a place in the galleries and take inspiration from great artworks.
📁 Art | 🕢 5pm | 📍 Wardlaw Museum, St Andrews | 🎟️ Free

Sip & Paint with Peipei’s Palette - Slow down, sip something lovely, and let your creativity flow freely.
📁 Art | 🕢 6pm | 📍 Louie Browns, Dalgety Bay | 🎟️ £33

Summoning The Spirits - Discover how 19th-century séances sparked a creative revolution.
📁 Talk | 🕢 6pm | 📍 Byre Theatre, St Andrews | 🎟️ £4+

Wednesday 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+

Dunfermline Evening Bat Walk - Discover the bats that live around Town Loch and the Country Park.
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 6:30pm | 📍 Dunfermline Townhill Loch | 🎟️ £10

All Shook Up - Lively jukebox musical inspired by the songs of Elvis Presley.
📁 Stage | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Rothes Halls, Glenrothes | 🎟️ £12+

The Stars of Irish Country Show - Four of Ireland’s most beloved Country Music stars are back together for one unforgettable live show.
📁 Music | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Lochgelly Centre | 🎟️ £26.50

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

📅 Thursday, 2nd October

Pumpkin Picking - Join us at our very own pumpkin patch at Hill of Tarvit.
📁 Family & Children | 🕢 9am | 📍 Hill of Tarvit Mansion House | 🎟️ £4

Bookbug - Sing, rhyme, and share stories with your little ones.
📁 Family & Children | 🕢 10:30am | 📍 Kirkcaldy Galleries | 🎟️ Free

How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies - A witty, heartwarming comedy about one ambitious grandson.
📁 Movie | 🕢 10:30am | 📍 Byre Theatre, St Andrews | 🎟️ £6.50+

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

A Brush with the Supernatural - Guided Tour of the Castle exploring the darker times of history the property has stood through.
📁 Tour | 🕢 4pm | 📍 Kellie Castle | 🎟️ £14.88

Game ON - Casual gaming club with a huge range of board games.
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 5pm | 📍 Kirkcaldy Galleries | 🎟️ Free

Òran - Thrilling story of Òran and his journey to rescue his best friend from the Underworld.
📁 Theatre | 🕢 6:30pm | 📍 Byre Theatre, St Andrews | 🎟️ £13+

Karnataka - Acclaimed progressive rock band.
📁 Music | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Backstage at the Green, Kinross | 🎟️ £30.80

All Shook Up - Lively jukebox musical inspired by the songs of Elvis Presley.
📁 Stage | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Rothes Halls, Glenrothes | 🎟️ £12+

Swan Lake - Experience the magic of classical ballet, performed live on stage.
📁 Stage | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £30

📅 Friday, 3rd October

Pumpkin Picking - Join us at our very own pumpkin patch at Hill of Tarvit.
📁 Family & Children | 🕢 9am | 📍 Hill of Tarvit Mansion House | 🎟️ £4

Artisan Fridays Market - A lively weekly food market offering hot & cold food on Kirkcaldy High Street.
📁 Markets | 🕢 9am | 📍 Kirkcaldy High Street | 🎟️ Free

Big Green Market - Monthly pre-loved market dedicated to reducing waste and supporting the local community.
📁 Markets | 🕢 12pm | 📍 Burntisland Parish Church Hall | 🎟️ Free

Coffee Afternoon & Sketchbook Club - Take some time for yourself to sketch, doodle, chat, or simply enjoy the calm, inspiring atmosphere of the space.
📁 Art | 🕢 2:30pm | 📍 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ Free

James Oliver Band - The pairing up of the irrepressible guitar talent of Wales’s very own James Oliver and the bass legend that is Norman Watt-Roy.
📁 Music | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Backstage at the Green, Kinross | 🎟️ £27.50

The Freddie & Queen Experience - Freddie Mercury & Queen tribute band.
📁 Music | 🕢 7pm | 📍 PJ Molloys, Dunfermline | 🎟️ £18

Women of Noise! - The Catch 22's, Voodoo Pilots, and Talking About Ray.
📁 Music | 🕢 7pm | 📍 King's Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £8

Nosferatu x Radiohead: A Symphony of Horror - Classic cinema meets experimental rock in new film experience pairing 1922 silent horror Nosferatu with Radiohead’s albums Kid A and Amnesiac.
📁 Movie | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £8.50

Uptown Girl: The Billy Joel Collection - Celebrate the music of a legend with a roof-raising two-hour concert paying tribute to one of America’s greatest songwriters.
📁 Music | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline | 🎟️ £27.50

The Mad Ferret Band - Scottish folk music.
📁 Music | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 New Town Hall, Pittenweem | 🎟️ £11.27

Open Mic Night - Bring your talents, your friends, and your sense of adventure to a night full of creativity.
📁 Music | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ Free

Angela Barnes: Angst - A brand new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo.
📁 Comedy | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Byre Theatre, St Andrews | 🎟️ £18.50

All Shook Up - Lively jukebox musical inspired by the songs of Elvis Presley.
📁 Stage | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Rothes Halls, Glenrothes | 🎟️ £12+

🎉 Multi-Day Festivals & Exhibitions

Fife Climate Festival - Month-long celebration of community climate action across Fife.
📅 Sat, 20th September - Sun, 19th October | 🕢 Varies | 📍 Fife | 🎟️ Varies

The Lost Words - Featuring original artwork by artist Jackie Morris and spell-poems by writer Robert Macfarlane.
📅 Sat, 28th June - Sun, 26th October | 🕢 10:00am | 📍 Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries | 🎟️ Free

Jack Vettriano Exhibition 2025 - Collection of Jack Vettriano prints, including rare and sold-out pieces.
📅 Tue, 4th March - Tue, 28th October | 🕢 10:00am | 📍 Affordable Arts, Methil | 🎟️ Free

Falkland Palace’s Halloween Trail - Explore the spooky Halloween Trail at Falkland Palace, it’s the perfect family day out.
📅 Mon, 6th - Fri, 31st October | 🕢 Varies | 📍 Falkland Palace | 🎟️ £3

Bunker Shots: Stories of Golf and Conflict - Surprising connections between golf and conflict, including the impact on golfers and their equipment.
📅 Fri, 18th April - Tue, 31st March 2026 | 🕢 9:15am | 📍 The R&A World Golf Museum, St Andrews | 🎟️ £17.50

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