Pictured are the 1985 semi-finalists of the Warout Stadium Quiz. Pictured are teams from Glenrothes Juniors (back right), West Lothian Whistlers (back left), the British Legion (front left) and Novar Rovers (front right) with quiz master Shane Fenton.Pictured are the 1985 semi-finalists of the Warout Stadium Quiz. Pictured are teams from Glenrothes Juniors (back right), West Lothian Whistlers (back left), the British Legion (front left) and Novar Rovers (front right) with quiz master Shane Fenton.
Pictured are the 1985 semi-finalists of the Warout Stadium Quiz. Pictured are teams from Glenrothes Juniors (back right), West Lothian Whistlers (back left), the British Legion (front left) and Novar Rovers (front right) with quiz master Shane Fenton.

These 15 photos capture life in Glenrothes in the 1980s

These photos first appeared in the Glenrothes Gazette in 1985 and 1986, and give a glimpse of life all those decades ago.
Allan Crow
By Allan Crow
Published 31st Jan 2023, 20:14 GMT
Updated 29th Jul 2023, 08:43 GMT

Almost 40 years have passed since they were first published, and many photos haven’t been seen since.

Glenrothes Ladies Netball Team pictured in October 1986

1. Memories of the 1980s

Glenrothes Ladies Netball Team pictured in October 1986 Photo: N/A

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The Scottish Keep Fit Association’s National Demonstration team entertain the crowds in Lyon Square in the Kingdom Centre in October 1986.

2. Memories of the 1980s

The Scottish Keep Fit Association’s National Demonstration team entertain the crowds in Lyon Square in the Kingdom Centre in October 1986. Photo: n/a

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Glenrothes Boys Brigade get stuck into a charity car wash at the Baptist church - October 1986

3. Memories of the 1980s

Glenrothes Boys Brigade get stuck into a charity car wash at the Baptist church - October 1986 Photo: N/A

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Principal characters from ice panto 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' at Crystals Arena, Glenrothes. The production was staged by the arena's ice skating club in 1985.

4. Memories of the 1980s

Principal characters from ice panto 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' at Crystals Arena, Glenrothes. The production was staged by the arena's ice skating club in 1985. Photo: archive

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