Fife in the 1970s: a gallery of photos from Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Leven, and St Andrews

Published 3rd Apr 2023, 18:57 BST

Updated 3rd Apr 2023, 18:58 BST

It’s incredible to think that half a century has passed since these photos first appeared in our newspapers.

They offer a snapshot into the lives of a previous generation – from sport to school, from church to community events.

1. 1970s memories

Parents learned more about maths in this initiative staged at Warout Primary School, Glenrothes in 1975. Photo: Contributed

Youngsters from Tanshall Primary School, Glenrothes, pictured in their classroom in 1975. Photo: John T. Martin

Forth Park midwives winning first prize in the Kirkcaldy Pageant float around 1970s. Photo: submitted

Pupils from Glenwood High School in Glenrothes pictured in 1975 making a domination to Lynebank Hospital in Dunfermline. Photo: John T. Martin