r/Fife 16h ago

Dunfermline Fife

17 Upvotes

Hey all, just wanted know more about Dunfermline like how is it? Cuz I have received an offer from Queen Margaret hospital as a new grad, I’m from London originally, spent my whole life up here, I’m quite tensed after hearing some news like racial discrimination against staffs in the hospital, but just wanted to know an honest answer about how’s life up there normally on the basis like safety, are people welcoming, and about this hospital too, like is it good, I have searched a lot but couldn’t find more resources about it. So I hope someone will help me to know more about Fife🙂.


r/Fife 1d ago

Weekend in Fife

9 Upvotes

I am originally from the Levenmouth area but haven’t lived there in over a decade. I’m bringing some friends over for a weekend at the end of July to show them around where I grew up. I was planning on taking them on a bit of the Fife Coastal Path and to the East Neuk.

We’ll be staying outside Leven, mainly using public transport. Does anyone have any tips for things that might be interesting to do? Any events that are on that weekend (Fri 31/7)? Any decent pubs or restaurants that I might not know about? Open to any suggestions relating to history, culture, art, nature. When I go back I normally just visit family so feel a bit out of the loop.

Any and all suggestions welcome. Would rather keep it to Levenmouth and East Neuk but could also be Kirkcaldy direction.


r/Fife 1d ago

Jobs situation in Fife

0 Upvotes

Hello, am planning to move to Fife county (maybe Dunfermline, Glenrothes or Kirckaldy) in the next several months, and wanted to know how's the corporate job climate in general (non-care, non-hospitality)?

Thanks!


r/Fife 2d ago

Recommend: Painter for limewash effect wall paint in Dunfermline

2 Upvotes

Hello all! I’m looking for recommendations and advices: I would like to strip the wallpaper from a wall in my living and have it painted with a limewash effect paint, do you have any recommendations or shoutouts?
Thank you!


r/Fife 2d ago

Where are you watching the England game tonight?

0 Upvotes

Any good pubs or bars that will have a good supportive vibe for tourists to enjoy the game?


r/Fife 9d ago

Making friends is hard!

49 Upvotes

Hi all!

I moved to Dalgety bay last summer, and I hugely underestimated how hard it’d be to make friends!

Bumble bff isn’t helpful as it just brings up people in Leith, Edinburgh - so what other ways have people found to make friends?

I’m in my late 20s, female, and I love to craft, enjoy doing some gardening, love to cook, and love casual board games (think Ticket to ride level games) most weekends you can find me having a gin in the sun if the weather allows but I don’t enjoy clubbing or being out until 2am 😂 give me a gin by the fire instead!

I’m just a quiet gal, who’s living a quiet life with my partner, and I want to meet people that align with both our life stage, but also our interests!

Any tips?!


r/Fife 9d ago

Rallying in Fife!

8 Upvotes

Does anyone know of any beginner rallying clubs or beginner events or anything even close in Fife area? Don't have a car yet, but the new house has a garage, so I'm keen to get into it.

I've been working abroad for a good bit, but finally got myself a place near Cupar and I'm home a lot more now than I used to be. As such I'm looking to get back into my hobbies, at last!

I did the training day at Phill Price in Wales a year back (highly recommend), and had the urge to itch ever since.


r/Fife 11d ago

Looking for reusable materials in Glenrothes for a low-budget DIY greenhouse

8 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’m starting a very low-budget DIY greenhouse project in Glenrothes and I’m trying to build as much of it as possible using reusable materials that might otherwise be thrown away or scrapped.

The plan is for a simple 2.4m × 2.4m timber-frame greenhouse with a lightweight weatherproof covering, a basic door and vertical-growing space inside for fruit, vegetables and herbs.

I’m particularly looking for things like:

Timber, fence rails or framing wood
Pallets in usable condition
Old fencing or decking boards
Roof battens and timber offcuts
Clear plastic sheeting or greenhouse film
Clear tarpaulin
Polycarbonate or acrylic offcuts
Old greenhouse panels
Guttering and downpipe sections
Hinges, latches, brackets and exterior screws
Paving slabs or concrete blocks for anchoring
Planters, trays, grow bags or water containers
Shelving or materials that could be repurposed for vertical growing

Nothing needs to be new or matching. It just needs to be reasonably solid, safe and suitable for reuse.
I’m happy to collect locally around Glenrothes where possible, and I’ll remove items responsibly rather than leaving any mess behind.

Even small offcuts or leftover materials could be useful, so please feel free to comment or message me with anything you think might help.

I’m based in Glenrothes but may be able to collect elsewhere in Fife depending on the item and distance.

Thanks 😄


r/Fife 13d ago

New to Fife

21 Upvotes

Hi!

My husband (34) and I (35) have recently relocated to Fife (Ladybank). We’d love to meet people and get involved locally.

We’re interested in social events and activities such as book clubs, walking groups, climbing, hiking, or anything similar. My husband is a musician, so we’d really appreciate any recommendations for local venues, open mics, or people looking for someone to join a function band.

In return, I can offer plenty of tips about hiking in Picos de Europa (Asturias) or doing the Camino de Santiago.

Cheers!


r/Fife 13d ago

Craft fayres

7 Upvotes

I just wondering if anyone knew of any craft fayres that are happening in St Andrews I was just looking to try sell some of my crochet bits as I’m on maternity leave and just wanted to try as I said sell some bits and bobs


r/Fife 13d ago

Looking for a bee keeper to buy some honey

Thumbnail
2 Upvotes

r/Fife 15d ago

Housing question

5 Upvotes

Housing question
Hi everyone, just looking to see what other people's experiences have been with Fife Council housing.
•..
Before you were asked for ID or received a property offer, did anyone have a phone call to discuss their housing application first?
It you did, what was the call about, and what happened afterwards? Did they then ask for your ID/documents, or was there another stage before an offer?
I know everyone's circumstances are different, but I'd really appreciate hearing how the process went for others. Thanks!


r/Fife 19d ago

Physical gift cards

5 Upvotes

Does anyone know where about in Leven, Glenrothes, Anstruther, Kirkcaldy I can buy Amazon gift cards for cash? Visiting a relative and would like to get them a present and stuff for myself. My USA bank card doesn’t seem to work over here


r/Fife 20d ago

Walks in Fife

12 Upvotes

I’ve recently moved to Dunfermline from a small village where I could do a lot of countryside walking.

Can anyone recommend any nice walks / cycle paths near Dunfermline that I could easily do 3/4 times a week. Still getting to know the area!


r/Fife 21d ago

Tattoos?

0 Upvotes

Moving to the area from Hull in August (hello 👋😊)

What are some good tattoo shops and what are ones to stay away from?

Looking for queer inclusive places that don't shame people's bodies unlike that one that I heard about in Leven. Which coincidentally is where I'm moving to. I drive so happy to go further afar, but not too far, driving after a tattoo is terrible. I have mainly blackwork; I had been looking forward to getting some black out work done here in Leven but maybe not now unless there are other local black work specialists?


r/Fife 23d ago

Made a pal down Ravenscraig Park

Post image
72 Upvotes

r/Fife 25d ago

Historians of reddit, how old is this map in Burntisland pool?

Post image
24 Upvotes

(Upload because I forgot to attach the image haha)

Entire housing estates missing, only 3 very basic websites, businesses that don't exist any more, I'm guessing early 90s?


r/Fife 24d ago

Book exchange/swaps & little free libraries in Scotland

Thumbnail
2 Upvotes

r/Fife 25d ago

Short term let

3 Upvotes

Does anyone know anyone who has a short-term let starting August 1?

I'm looking for either shared with private bathroom or flat need it for about 3 months.

Thanks.


r/Fife 26d ago

Question about area near Dunfermline City train station

2 Upvotes

Hello! We are planning to move to Dunfermline (from Cupar) and have been getting to know it over the past wee while. We've identified a few areas we like and one of them is the very quiet leafy spot around Brucefield Avenue. We love how connected it is to the city and train station, and close to Commercial primary school for our wee one (currently 3.5).

I just wanted to ask what the general community vibe is around this area; are there a lot of young families there? The public park seems great to roam around but when we had a good walk through today (a very sunny Saturday) it felt pretty much deserted. Is it usually like that or does it have other events/things going on there?

We are definitely looking for somewhere to put down roots, that feels like we are part of a community and to meet folks in a new city. I’m wondering if anyone has any experience of this area especially with wee ones and if there’s much going on around there?


r/Fife 27d ago

I can't wait to move out of leven next month

27 Upvotes

I'm fed up of how much of a dump leven is (including methil and buckhaven). There's nothing to do, there's rubbish everywhere, buses are always 20 minutes late, teenagers are always causing trouble, crime is everywhere and there's a terrible smell 80% of the time. Every time I go into Morrisons, teenagers are causing trouble or junkies are stealing stuff and the staff and security don't seem to care. Shell and b&q have had damaged signs for years without being fixed. I'm always seeing driving offences. Most of the road signs are broken or so dirty you can't read them. There's one small nightclub thats terrible. I have to travel 3 towns over just to see a movie.

I cant wait to get out of this dump.


r/Fife 28d ago

Sunday roast?

2 Upvotes

Any recommendations?


r/Fife Jun 16 '26

Alternative to Loch Leven Larder

20 Upvotes

Hey folks. My partner and I used to make the LLL our usual pit stop when travelling up to the Highlands but over the last few years we fell out of love with it for various reasons (we still love the shop bit!). We were wondering if you can recommend somewhere else along the M90 that’s in that rough area and worth stopping for lunch at? I know it’s technically not in Fife but I couldn’t find an active Kinross subreddit + obvs happy to stop in Fife proper!


r/Fife Jun 15 '26

FIFA 2026 Spain

6 Upvotes

Is anyone watching Spain today? I am wondering whether it is a group of Spanish people or other nationalities watching today's match & I could come along. Thank you!!!


r/Fife Jun 14 '26

Looking for Gardener, Dunfermline

6 Upvotes

Hi,

I’m looking for help finding a gardener in Dunfermline, which is proving problematic.

We have a small front garden and medium sized back garden.

It would be general grass cutting and weeding.

Happy to set up a schedule for regular maintenance work.

Any help greatly appreciated!

EDIT - Still looking, no one seems to want to do anything other than mow and power hose. No one willing to do anything bed work / weeding.