42 pictures of Fife in the 1970s

By Scott McCartney

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Updated 27th Mar 2019, 09:33 GMT

The £1m blaze destroyed the four-storey building on the High Street.

placeholder image — The £1m blaze destroyed the four-storey building on the High Street.

It may seem a long time ago, but these pictures really bring it all back..

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The harbour is clearly visible in this bird's eye view.

placeholder image — The harbour is clearly visible in this bird's eye view.

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Residents Jacqueline and Eileen enjoy the market for free.

placeholder image — Residents Jacqueline and Eileen enjoy the market for free.

The £1m blaze destroyed the four-storey building on the High Street.

placeholder image — The £1m blaze destroyed the four-storey building on the High Street.

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Demolition crews start to clear the remains of the fire.

placeholder image — Demolition crews start to clear the remains of the fire.

New traffic lights are installed at the junction of Kirkcaldy High Street and Coal Wynd in 1977.

placeholder image — New traffic lights are installed at the junction of Kirkcaldy High Street and Coal Wynd in 1977.

The bustling main road in Kirkcaldy had plenty of footfall in those days. Picture: Kenneth Galloway

placeholder image — The bustling main road in Kirkcaldy had plenty of footfall in those days. Picture: Kenneth Galloway

Over 100 market traders, led by Spook Erection - the company behind the market - without permission. Nine people were arrested and fined

placeholder image — Over 100 market traders, led by Spook Erection - the company behind the market - without permission. Nine people were arrested and fined

Prime Minister James Callaghan met to three trainees at the furniture factory

placeholder image — Prime Minister James Callaghan met to three trainees at the furniture factory

The big freeze saw local kids enjoy fun in the snow.

placeholder image — The big freeze saw local kids enjoy fun in the snow.

The Duke of Edinburgh showed up in town, and it turns out he was popular in those days.

placeholder image — The Duke of Edinburgh showed up in town, and it turns out he was popular in those days.

Prince Phillip waved from the Art Gallery balcony in Kirkcaldy.

placeholder image — Prince Phillip waved from the Art Gallery balcony in Kirkcaldy.

She popped in to Kirkcaldy Fete in October 1976.

placeholder image — She popped in to Kirkcaldy Fete in October 1976.

He opened Mr Beaujangles and backed a local Christmas toy appeal run by car dealer Heron Rossleigh

placeholder image — He opened Mr Beaujangles and backed a local Christmas toy appeal run by car dealer Heron Rossleigh

A man with championship sideburns on the carousel a the baby at the Links Market in. 1976

placeholder image — A man with championship sideburns on the carousel a the baby at the Links Market in. 1976

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