🧭 How To Track Fife's Gritters

Good morning, Fifers! It’s quiet again this week in terms of events and news, but things look like they are picking up again from next week. Let’s hope it starts to warm up a bit, too!

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— Duncan

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LOCAL HEADLINES YOU NEED TO KNOW

• 💼 Fife Council has extended its consultation on a potential visitor levy until January 31st, giving communities more time to comment on how a levy could be structured and spent. Have your say here.

• ⛳ Following its takeover of The Craigtoun Course, St Andrews Links Trust has decided to cut fees for Fife and Scottish residents. Fife residents will see prices starting from £45 and Scottish residents from £55, a significant reduction on full price.

• 👩‍🏭 Jobcentres across Fife helped hundreds into work in 2025, with new courses, employer partnerships and events supporting young people, career changers, and veterans into employment.

• 🌨️ The cold weather is set to continue for a few days. Check out this interactive map at Traffic Scotland to see where the gritters have been and where they are headed.

• ⚓ Babcock has applied to build a temporary waste store at Rosyth to support nuclear submarine dismantling, enabling the removal and storage of intermediate-level radioactive waste from HMS Swiftsure.

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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, 6th January

Oor Wee Mammy McGoose - The Best Wee Panto in Scotland returns with a Brand Spanking New Production.
📁 Panto | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 King's Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £14+

📅 Wednesday, 7th January

Oor Wee Mammy McGoose - The Best Wee Panto in Scotland returns with a Brand Spanking New Production.
📁 Panto | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 King's Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £14+

📅 Thursday, 8th January

Dynamic Drawing Class with Hayley Mills - Experience the mediums of graphite, charcoal, ink, & soft pastel in this 8-week Dynamic Drawing Class.
📁 Art | 🕢 10am | 📍 Off The Rails Arthouse, Ladybank | 🎟️ £165

January 2026 Breathwork - Connect with like-minded individuals in our breathwork community. No previous experience needed.
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Gilvenbank Community Sports Hub, Glenrothes | 🎟️ £11.55

One Healthy Habit Reset - Step into 2026 with clarity and confidence at this interactive workshop.
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Kohler Waters Spa, St Andrews | 🎟️ £25

📅 Friday, 9th January

Creative Craft Club For Adults - Come and enjoy a regular Friday morning of creativity.
📁 Art | 🕢 10am | 📍 Letham Village Hall | 🎟️ £15

Global Dance Open Scotland Qualifier - An exciting dance competition for all inspiring dancers looking to represent Scotland at the GDO Finals in Spain.
📁 Stage | 🕢 11am | 📍 Rothes Halls, Glenrothes | 🎟️ £25+

Oor Wee Mammy McGoose - The Best Wee Panto in Scotland returns with a Brand Spanking New Production.
📁 Panto | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 King's Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £14+

🎉 Multi-Day Events & Exhibitions

Jack Vettriano Exhibition 2025 - Collection of Jack Vettriano prints, including rare and sold-out pieces.
📅 Tue, 4th March - Tue, 13th January | 🕢 10am | 📍 Affordable Arts, Methil | 🎟️ 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 | 🕢 10am | 📍 Wardlaw Museum | 🎟️ Free

Paul McGinty: Beneath The Surface - This body of work represents elements of Paul McGinty's ongoing research into the history of the Coal Mining Industry in Fife.
📅 Thu, 8th January - Fri, 27th February | 🕢 10am-4pm (Thu & Fri) | 📍 Adam Smith Heritage Centre | 🎟️ Free

Unveiling the Madonna - Discover the story behind the Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, the oldest painting in our art collection.
📅 Sat, 8th November - Sat, 7th March | 🕢 10:30am | 📍 St Andrews 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 | 🕢 9:15am | 📍 The R&A World Golf Museum, St Andrews | 🎟️ £17.50

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Duncan