🧭 Historic Fife Abbey Under Offer

Good morning, Fifers!

Here’s what’s coming your way today:

• Fife Sports and Leisure Trust Celebrates Record Year

• Historic Culross Abbey Under Offer

• 57 Events to See This Week

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

— Duncan

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HAITI HELP

🎃 Halloween Quiz Night Fundraiser with Haiti Help

Haiti Help is a small, volunteer-run charity based in Central Fife. Founded in 2009 by three nurses, we dedicate 100% of donations to improving lives on La Gonave, an island of 120,000–150,000 people facing severe poverty and malnutrition. We partner with three local organisations to make every penny count:

• Wesleyen Hospital – the only permanent medical facility on La Gonave.

• OKIPE Children’s Village – houses up to 80 children and educates 300.

• ASHOG – runs schools, community gardens, and welfare programs

Join us for our next fundraiser on Friday, 24th October, at The Old Ship Inn, Lochgelly. This Halloween-themed quiz night starts at 7pm. Teams of up to 6 people can enter for £2.50 per person, with great prizes and a raffle to enjoy.

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🏋️ Fife Sports and Leisure Trust Celebrates Record Year

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust is celebrating a fantastic year of growth, community impact, and high participation across its 14 venues, according to its Performance Review 2024–25.

The trust recorded 2.64 million visits over the year, including 1.05 million swims, 501,000 gym sessions, and 224,000 group fitness attendances. Membership growth reached 19,858 members, boosted by the launch of the new Club and Lite membership tiers, which saw a 45% increase in the first three months alone.

Junior activities also flourished, with over 8,300 children enrolled in Learn to Swim, alongside thriving gymnastics, junior fitness, and football programmes. The Active Options Health & Wellbeing programme supported 850 new participants, with more than 2,500 referrals, highlighting FSLT’s role in improving community health.

The social impact of these activities is impressive, with £14.99 million in social value generated in 2024, including £5 million from swimming and an estimated £82,000 saved in reduced GP visits.

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LOCAL HEADLINES YOU NEED TO KNOW

• 🏡 Fife Council has approved a £6.45m project to build five new children’s homes in Kirkcaldy, providing safe, modern accommodation for up to 12 young people by 2027.

• ⛵ Dalgety Bay Sailing Club has secured over £73,000 from Sportscotland’s Sport Facilities Fund. The funding will be used to modernise changing facilities and toilets, making them more inclusive for women, young people, and those with disabilities.

• 🗳️ Fife Council will hold a by-election in Glenrothes West and Kinglassie following the resignation of Depute Provost Julie Ford. She leaves after ten years as a councillor, citing reduced time to commit to duties.

• 🐟 Cromars Classic Fish & Chips in St Andrews have been shortlisted for 3 awards at the upcoming Scottish Fish and Chip Awards on November 10th.

• ⚡ Fife Council has unveiled a new £46,000 fully electric road lining vehicle. The new equipment brings improvements in carbon reduction, operational safety, productivity, and service quality.

• 🛠️ Maintenance work is planned for Anstruther Harbour’s historic wall. The RNLI has applied for listed building consent to carry out minor repairs, including repointing mortar and fixing small stone indents.

• 🎠 Fife Council has deemed parts of Limekilns Playpark unsafe, fencing off older children’s equipment, while a £230,000 redevelopment is planned to begin in early 2026.

• 🍼 NHS Fife has confirmed that the Victoria Hospital neonatal unit in Kirkcaldy will not be closed or downgraded, continuing to provide local care for babies born after 27 weeks while the most critically ill infants are transferred to specialist units elsewhere.

• 🔋 Fife Power’s plans to develop a battery energy storage system near Ballingry look set to be backed by councillors. The firm wants to use just over 8.5 acres of land for the facility, which will have a generating capacity of up to 100 MW.

• 🍽️ Fife entrepreneur Donnie Maclean’s company, Eat Balanced, has been named one of Scotland’s Fifty Fastest-Growing Businesses, supplying over eight million nutritionally balanced meals annually and helping children eat healthier across the UK.

FEATURE OF THE WEEK

Each week, this section shines a spotlight on something standout in Fife, anything from a unique home for sale or a new local business, to an exciting upcoming event or a hidden gem staycation spot. Got something you think other locals should know about? Just hit reply to this email and tell us about it!

⛪ Historic Culross Abbey Under Offer

A landmark of Fife’s history and a favourite with visitors has a new chapter ahead, with Culross Abbey now reported to be under offer following its recent listing at just £35,000.

The 800-year-old abbey, is one of Scotland’s oldest Christian sites, with a history stretching back 1,500 years. Its fame has only grown in recent years thanks to its appearance in the hit TV series Outlander, attracting interest from fans and heritage enthusiasts alike.

A Church of Scotland spokesperson confirmed the sale but stressed details remain confidential. It is understood that several faith groups have expressed interest, reflecting both the building’s historical significance and its deep connection to the local community. [The Herald]

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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, 21st October

Moana 2 - Perfect for the whole family, this sequel celebrates courage, friendship, and discovering your true path.
📁 Movie | 🕢 10:30am | 📍 Byre Theatre, St Andrews | 🎟️ £4.50+

Walk ON - Casual and relaxing group promoting the health benefits of walking and socialising.
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 11am | 📍 Kirkcaldy Galleries | 🎟️ Free

Meditation and Reflexology - Bask in the soothing heat of our seaside sauna as the sun melts into Largo Bay.
📁 Sport | 🕢 5pm | 📍 Largo Castaway Sauna | 🎟️ £35

Taste of the Caribbean - Join us for a culinary journey to the sun-soaked islands of the Caribbean.
📁 Food | 🕢 6pm | 📍 Greener Kirkcaldy's Lang Spoon Community Kitchen | 🎟️ £47

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

Albert Lee - One of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history.
📁 Music | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Backstage at the Green, Kinross | 🎟️ £39.60

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Become part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal.
📁 Food | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Forgan's St Andrews | 🎟️ £71.50

📅 Wednesday, 22nd October

Meadow In a Frame - Create a frame to arrange a unique meadow, carefully arranging summer grown dried flowers.
📁 Art | 🕢 10:30am | 📍 Balgove Larder Farm Shop & Café | 🎟️ £45.95

Meet The Animals Halloween Hunt - Each child will get the opportunity to hunt and win a FREE pumpkin grown right here on our farm.
📁 Family & Children | 🕢 10:30am | 📍 Wellsgreen Farm | 🎟️ £7+

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale - When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace.
📁 Movie | 🕢 11am | 📍 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £6.50+

Coastal Clay Workshop - Have a go at creating your own clay tile to take home using ‘found objects’ from our local beach.
📁 Family & Children | 🕢 1:30pm | 📍 Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther | 🎟️ Free

Haydn’s Drum Roll - Violinist Alina Ibragimova leads us from grief and fear to radiant joy in her deeply emotional concert.
📁 Music | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Holy Trinity Church, St Andrews | 🎟️ £6+

Kirkcaldy Music Society: Chamber Concert Series - The programme includes: Mozart, C Minor Fantasy K475; Haydn, Sonata in C major Hob XV1/50; and more.
📁 Music | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Kirkcaldy Old Kirk | 🎟️ £18

Radiohead & Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror - Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music to bring audiences a unique big screen experience.
📁 Movie | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Crail Community Hall | 🎟️ £12

📅 Thursday, 23rd October

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

Meet The Animals Halloween Hunt - Each child will get the opportunity to hunt and win a FREE pumpkin grown right here on our farm.
📁 Family & Children | 🕢 10:30am | 📍 Wellsgreen Farm | 🎟️ £7+

Lino Printing Workshop - A brief history of linoleum followed by a class on creating your own designs.
📁 Art | 🕢 1pm | 📍 Kirkcaldy Galleries | 🎟️ £15

Autumn Crafternoon - All things Apples - create apple inspired artwork, apple stamping and colouring-in.
📁 Family & Children | 🕢 2pm | 📍 The R&A World Golf Museum, St Andrews | 🎟️ Free

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

Maya and the Whale - The story of a young climate activist on the run who finds herself face-to-face with a beached whale.
📁 Theatre | 🕢 2:30pm | 📍 Byre Theatre, St Andrews | 🎟️ £5+

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

James Oswald - Join us for an exciting evening with James Oswald, the author of the much-loved Inspector McLean Crime series.
📁 Talk | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Duloch Library, Dunfermline | 🎟️ £3

Albert Lee - One of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history.
📁 Music | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Backstage at the Green, Kinross | 🎟️ £39.60

Cracking Good Jokes Show - Good Egg Comedy on the road with our esteemed Cracking Good Jokes Show.
📁 Comedy | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 The Foresters Arms, Aberdour | 🎟️ £8.83

Horse, The Same Sky: 35 - Scottish singer-songwriter Horse returns to the stage with a powerful live performance of the album in full.
📁 Music | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £25

Dallahan - Unique brand of World- folk delivered with stunning virtuosity.
📁 Music | 🕢 8pm | 📍 Crail Community Hall | 🎟️ £15

📅 Friday, 24th October

Hillview Pumpkin Patch - Hundreds of pumpkins to choose from with opportunities for fun selfies!
📁 Family & Children | 🕢 Various | 📍 Hillview Animal Park | 🎟️ £11.55

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

Creative Craft Club For Adults - Come and enjoy a regular Friday morning of creativity.
📁 Art | 🕢 10am | 📍 Letham Village Hall | 🎟️ £13.50

Meet The Animals Halloween Hunt - Each child will get the opportunity to hunt and win a FREE pumpkin grown right here on our farm.
📁 Family & Children | 🕢 10:30am | 📍 Wellsgreen Farm | 🎟️ £7+

Tarvit's Ghostly Ghouls Trail - A haunting adventure awaits.
📁 Family & Children | 🕢 10:30am | 📍 Hill of Tarvit Mansion House | 🎟️ £4

Art Detective Workshop - Explore our art collection with a conservator’s hat on and then make decisions to create your own artwork.
📁 Family & Children | 🕢 1:30pm | 📍 Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther | 🎟️ Free

Apple Pressing - Bring along your homegrown apples (minimum 7kg) and turn them into fresh, delicious juice.
📁 Food | 🕢 4pm | 📍 Bowhouse, St Monans | 🎟️ Donations

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

Halloween Magic Show - Our Halloween Magic Show is perfect for children who love a bit of mystery and excitement.
📁 Family & Children | 🕢 6pm | 📍 Boys Brigade Hall, St Andrews | 🎟️ £6.99

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+

David Grubb Quartet - Top drawer contemporary folk band.
📁 Music | 🕢 6:30pm | 📍 King's Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £15

National Theatre Live: Mrs Warren's Profession - Filmed live from the West End, this new production explores the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.
📁 Movie | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Byre Theatre, St Andrews | 🎟️ £10+

National Theatre Live: Mrs Warren's Profession - Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order.
📁 Movie | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £13.50+

The Wee Fife Folk Festival - The Wee Fife Folk Festival returns for another year of fantastic music.
📁 Music | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Leslie Town Hall | 🎟️ £10

Albert Lee - One of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history.
📁 Music | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Backstage at the Green, Kinross | 🎟️ £39.60

Friday Night Action - Featuring U-Pull-It 1300 Stock Cars Mr Gunn Event, Stock Rods, 2.0 Hot Rods, & Ministox.
📁 Sport | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Lochgelly Raceway | 🎟️ £15

ATH Fundraising Halloween Quiz Night - We have fabulous prizes on offer, a costume competition, raffle and of course the Bowling Club's bar will be open!
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Auchtermuchty Bowling Club | 🎟️ £5.50

Halloween Quiz Night - Charity fundraiser for Haiti Help, a small, volunteer-run charity based in Central Fife.
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 7pm | 📍 The Old Ship Inn, Lochgelly | 🎟️ £2.50

The Nutcracker - Immerse yourself in the magic of The Nutcracker, a seasonal favourite that has delighted audiences across the globe.
📁 Stage | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline | 🎟️ £26+

Cut the Cake - Multi-Award Winning Wedding & Events Band.
📁 Music | 🕢 8pm | 📍 Fire Station Creative, Dunfermline | 🎟️ Free

🎉 Multi-Day Events & Exhibitions

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

Pumpkin Picking - There will be 20,000 pumpkins of all sizes, shapes and colours.
📅 Sat, 4th - Fri, 31st October | 🕢 10am & 1pm | 📍 Cairnie Fruit Farm | 🎟️ £1.50

Pumpkin Patch - Come along with pay as you please entry, pick your favourite ones, and visit the carving bunker and create your fiendish masterpiece!
📅 Sat, 11th - Fri, 31st October | 🕢 10am | 📍 Scottish Deer Centre | 🎟️ Donations

Roads To Success - Artworks of patients and service users with the hope of raising awareness of the benefits creative arts can have on our wellbeing.
📅 Wed, 8th October - Sat, 1st November | 🕢 Varies | 📍 Lochgelly Centre | 🎟️ Free

Flotsam - Finnish artist Riikka Palonen’s work magnificently reflects her immersion in the natural world and the cycles within it.
📅 Wed, 1st October - Sun, 2nd November | 🕢 Varies | 📍 Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther | 🎟️ Museum Entry

Steaming Ahead: How the Railways Changed the Fish We Eat - Take the opportunity to look at the impacts of steam railways on the fishing industry.
📅 Fri, 19th September - Mon, 10th November | 🕢 Varies | 📍 Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther | 🎟️ Museum Entry

Collecting the Contemporary: Scottish Art at Kirkcaldy Galleries - This display features works by modern and contemporary painters who were inspired by Scotland.
📅 Fri, 31st January - Wed, 31st December | 🕢 10am | 📍 Kirkcaldy Galleries | 🎟️ Free

From These Parts: Scotland, Art and Identity - Special preview evening filled with live music, drinks, and creative activities.
📅 Sat, 18th October - Sun, 15th February 2026 | 🕢 10am | 📍 Wardlaw Museum | 🎟️ Free

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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