Nostalgia

Pittencrieff Park paddling pool

Memory lane: Do you remember the Pittencrieff Park paddling pools?

A view of Dunfermline Public Park.

A view of Dunfermline Public Park.

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Calendar takes trip down Memory Lane

The cottage in Dunfermline where Andrew Carnegie was born.

The cottage in Dunfermline where Andrew Carnegie was born.

Talk to look at the life of Andrew Carnegie

Dunfermline Abbey from the gardens in Pittencrieff Park.

Dunfermline Abbey from the gardens in Pittencrieff Park.

Postcard pictures celebrate Old Dunfermline

The Public Park in Dunfermline

The Public Park in Dunfermline

Looking back: Dunfermline Public Park - how it used to look

Lauder Technical School

Lauder Technical School

Looking back at the Lauder Technical College

Couston Street which was possibly named after the lands of Couston which belonged to Robert of Rosyth

Couston Street which was possibly named after the lands of Couston which belonged to Robert of Rosyth

Step back in time and look at area close at top of Dunfermline Public Park

Dunfermline's most famous night spot opened in December 1938 as the Kinema Ballroom and went through a number of changes over the years.

Dunfermline's most famous night spot opened in December 1938 as the Kinema Ballroom and went through a number of changes over the years.

Get your dancing shoes and step back in time to city's most famous night spot

Dunfermline has a wealth of pubs

Dunfermline has a wealth of pubs

Dunfermline pubs now and then: How your favourite bars used to look

Mitchell's premises in Pilmuir Street

Mitchell's premises in Pilmuir Street

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Raising a glass to Dunfermline lemonade makers

This postcard from Pittencrieff Park shows the gala day in 1907 and the original band stand.

This postcard from Pittencrieff Park shows the gala day in 1907 and the original band stand.

Have a look back in time with postcards from Pittencrieff Park

'I used to come here when it was all fields' - this is now where the Pitcorthie estate is in Dunfermline.

'I used to come here when it was all fields' - this is now where the Pitcorthie estate is in Dunfermline.

We're on track for the trams and a trip to 'Spam Valley' in Dunfermline

The Forth Road Bridge celebrates its 60th anniversary.

The Forth Road Bridge celebrates its 60th anniversary.

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It's 60 years today since the Queen opened the Forth Road Bridge

All aboard for a journey down Memory Lane.

All aboard for a journey down Memory Lane.

Hop on board for a trip down Memory Lane and see what the police drove in 1934!

Abbot House is home to five centuries of history

Abbot House is home to five centuries of history

National government

Revival of Dunfermline's oldest house celebrated in Scottish Parliament

You can win tickets to a Football Comedy Night in Dunfermline.

You can win tickets to a Football Comedy Night in Dunfermline.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

Walk down memory lane with Athletic and win tickets for a comedy night

You can win tickets to a Football Comedy Night in Dunfermline.

You can win tickets to a Football Comedy Night in Dunfermline.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

Walk down memory lane with Athletic and win tickets for a comedy night

You can win tickets to a Football Comedy Night in Dunfermline.

You can win tickets to a Football Comedy Night in Dunfermline.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

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Walk down memory lane to Halbeath Road and win tickets for a comedy night

John Scott opened the family butcher shop in Dunfermline in 1911.

John Scott opened the family butcher shop in Dunfermline in 1911.

Take a butcher's at this well known Dunfermline business

The Bothwell Gardens roundabout ... when it was a good deal quieter than it is today.

The Bothwell Gardens roundabout ... when it was a good deal quieter than it is today.

If only ... Look how quiet the Bothwell Gardens roundabout was in days gone by

Recognise this street in Dunfermline? It's a bit busier these days.

Recognise this street in Dunfermline? It's a bit busier these days.

Walking down the Halbeath Road ... and trying not to get hit by a tram

The Tollbooth on Dunfermline High Street.

The Tollbooth on Dunfermline High Street.

Profanity in the 17th century? This woman was banned and marked with a hot iron

Classic cars will be on show at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum this weekend.

Classic cars will be on show at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum this weekend.

All aboard for historic vehicle display

Willie McFarlane was a legend of the motor trade in Dunfermline and ran his business for around 50 years.

Willie McFarlane was a legend of the motor trade in Dunfermline and ran his business for around 50 years.

Let's get started and meet a legend of the Dunfermline motor trade

Former staff and pupils will be able to have a tour of Woodmill High next week.

Former staff and pupils will be able to have a tour of Woodmill High next week.

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Goodbye tours offered at Woodmill High

Recognise this road in Dunfermline? The school house in the corner may give it away.

Recognise this road in Dunfermline? The school house in the corner may give it away.

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Muddy country lane now serves two high schools and Touch housing estate

Cassie Chadwick conned bankers into thinking she was Andrew Carnegie's daughter

Cassie Chadwick conned bankers into thinking she was Andrew Carnegie's daughter

Swindlers’ list: the lady con artists who tricked their way to fortunes.

A photograph taken from the old fire station roof, looking towards Reform Street, now Carnegie Drive.

A photograph taken from the old fire station roof, looking towards Reform Street, now Carnegie Drive.

Transformation of Dunfermline railway station into retail park

David West started his road haulage company in Dunfermline in 1920.

David West started his road haulage company in Dunfermline in 1920.

Go West and find David's Dunfermline haulage business down Memory Lane

The cobbled junction of Maygate and Kirkwynd, with the signpost for the Temperence Hotel that stood on the left of the entrance to the Abbey graveyard.

The cobbled junction of Maygate and Kirkwynd, with the signpost for the Temperence Hotel that stood on the left of the entrance to the Abbey graveyard.

Memories of Fraser & Carmichael shop at Dunfermline's Maygate

Watt and Dewar items sought for display at Alhambra's Ironmongers Studio

The official opening of the Louise Carnegie Gates at the entrance to Pittencrieff Park.

The official opening of the Louise Carnegie Gates at the entrance to Pittencrieff Park.

Memory Lane: The influence of Andrew Carnegie's wife Louise

The construction of the Louise Carnegie Gates at the entrance to Pittencrieff Park, at the bottom of Bridge Street.

The construction of the Louise Carnegie Gates at the entrance to Pittencrieff Park, at the bottom of Bridge Street.

Grand gates to Pittencrieff Park are tribute to Louise Whitfield

Minors on the march... Card-carrying youngsters swell the ranks of the protesters at Saturday's demonstration, organised jointly by the NUM and Fife Federation of Trades Councils.

Minors on the march... Card-carrying youngsters swell the ranks of the protesters at Saturday's demonstration, organised jointly by the NUM and Fife Federation of Trades Councils.

Miners' strike 1984-85

As the strike continued, the Dunfermline Press reported on 'threat to home fires'

A view of Bruce Street in the 1950s.

A view of Bruce Street in the 1950s.

Dunfermline's many links to King Robert The Bruce

Pickets attempt to flag down lorry drivers entering Longannet Power Station.

Pickets attempt to flag down lorry drivers entering Longannet Power Station.

MINERS' STRIKE 1984-85

Dunfermline Press reports on striking miners' 'Rallying Support'

The top of New Row, Dunfermline in the 1960s.

The top of New Row, Dunfermline in the 1960s.

Shops from days gone by on Dunfermline's busy streets

Pithead picket: Miners man the gates at Comrie Colliery.

Pithead picket: Miners man the gates at Comrie Colliery.

Miners' strike 1984-85

'All-Out Battle' reports Dunfermline Press

The Woolwich building on the corner of East Port and New Row is now Costa Coffee.

The Woolwich building on the corner of East Port and New Row is now Costa Coffee.

More memories of changing places around Dunfermline

Arthur Scargill, NUM president, was underground with miners at Comrie the day the strike started.

Arthur Scargill, NUM president, was underground with miners at Comrie the day the strike started.

Miners' strike 1984-85

Miners' Strike 1984-85: Dunfermline Press report of the outbreak of the strike

A view of the then Post Office from Queen Anne Street.

A view of the then Post Office from Queen Anne Street.

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Memories of our much-changed Dunfermline city centre

The cast of The Wizard of Oz in 1984.

The cast of The Wizard of Oz in 1984.

Check out these Wizard of Oz photographs from 40 years ago

John Jackson and his family in their Sunbeam Tourer car.

John Jackson and his family in their Sunbeam Tourer car.

A look back at one of Dunfermline's early motor trade businesses

Some of the artefacts from the miners' strike on display at at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries.

Some of the artefacts from the miners' strike on display at at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries.

Strike-themed display puts miners’ dispute in sharp focus

Moira Shearer in The Red Shoes, the 1948 movie which made the ballerina an international star.

Moira Shearer in The Red Shoes, the 1948 movie which made the ballerina an international star.

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The Red Shoes set to cast its spell on big screen in Dunfermline

Allan Cruickshanks' photograph taken at St Leonards School in 1955.

Allan Cruickshanks' photograph taken at St Leonards School in 1955.

Can you help name any of Allan's former St Leonards School classmates?

Jennie Lee, a major political figure in the Labour Party for many years.

Jennie Lee, a major political figure in the Labour Party for many years.

Memory Lane: The achievements and successes of West Fife women

The tearoom in the park in 1904.

The tearoom in the park in 1904.

Pittencrieff Park pictures on postcards

The garage premises of Whitehead’s Motors can be seen in the distance along Nethertown Broad Street

The garage premises of Whitehead’s Motors can be seen in the distance along Nethertown Broad Street

Whitehead's Motors went on to become a successful radio and TV business

Alison Ferguson outside the Douglas Hotel around 1956-57.

Alison Ferguson outside the Douglas Hotel around 1956-57.

Happy memories from childhood of Sunday School and galas

The top of Randolph Street.

The top of Randolph Street.

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Memory Lane: Remembering Randolph Street and Dunfermline Co-operative Society

Moira Shearer in The Red Shoes, the 1948 movie which made the ballerina an international star.

Moira Shearer in The Red Shoes, the 1948 movie which made the ballerina an international star.

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The Red Shoes set to cast its spell on big screen in Dunfermline

Lauder Technical School building in Priory Lane.

Lauder Technical School building in Priory Lane.

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Memory Lane: The life and legacy of George Lauder

McDonalds in Dunfermline High Street, pictured in July 1990.

McDonalds in Dunfermline High Street, pictured in July 1990.

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Dunfermline High Street featuring Littlewoods, McDonalds and Regal Cinema