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S u m m e r t i m e AND THE LIVING IS EASY
in Fife
There’s nothing quite like the Kingdom KIRKCALDY BEACH HIGHLAND GAMES
of Fife in the summertime, with so many beautiful seaside towns to explore and outdoor celebrations to enjoy. This year sees the return of
several annual favourites, from coastal food festivals and artistic offerings to Highland Games, as well as a few new gems for this season’s calendar. So why waste a moment of this glorious sunshine? Pack a picnic and head on out to discover all that Fife has to offer
48 THE LIST 1 Jun–31 Aug 2019
SAT 8 JUN KIRKCALDY WATERFRONT
As the UK’s only Highland Games to take place on a beach, thousands of spectators flock to Kirkcaldy’s waterfront for this annual day of summertime family fun, sport, entertainment, activities and food and drink. This year will feature a parade and pipe band, Highland dancing, kids’ races and a full athletics programme. To top it off, the grand finale will feature a closing ceremony in front of the stunning backdrop of the Firth of Forth. kirkcaldy4all.co.uk
CRAIL FOOD FESTIVAL
SAT 8 & SUN 9 JUN
CRAIL TOWN HALL & BEECH WALK PARK Sample wares from some of the very best food and drink providers at this foodie celebration in the picturesque fishing village of Crail. This year’s theme is ‘picnic’, and all guests will be invited to enjoy the food and drink available to purchase at the festival and to have their lunch in and around the village. For the musically inclined, there’s an ‘open air open mic’ event taking place at Beech Walk Park, so don’t forget to pack your picnic blanket and guitar. crailfoodfest. co.uk
CUPAR ARTS EDEN
SAT 15–SUN 23 JUN VARIOUS VENUES
Cupar Arts EDEN returns to the rural town of Cupar to
showcase a fantastic selection of art, music, comedy and theatre throughout the former royal burgh. The festival’s central venue, Cupar Corn Exchange, will feature an exhibition of portraiture by artist Celie Byrne and stand-up from professional funnyman Phill Jupitus. There will also be many more exciting events taking place across the town, such as musical performances from Pictish Trail and Coaltown Daisies, a family ceilidh and the Scottish Opera’s pop-up roadshow featuring scenes from Iolanthe and The Magic Flute. cupararts.org.uk
EAST NEUK FESTIVAL
VARIOUS VENUES WED 26–SUN 30 JUN
A hallmark of the classical music lover’s calendar, the East Neuk Festival showcases a wide range of classical, jazz, roots and world music across various scenic coastal villages, often in unusual and charming venues. This year, the programme includes the Colin Currie Quartet, Belcea Quartet, Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita and many others. There will also be free events taking place throughout the festival, including a family-friendly garden party with pop-up live music performances, a maze at Kellie Castle and an art installation in the castle’s meadows. eastneukfestival. com ANSTRUTHER HARBOUR FESTIVAL
ANSTRUTHER HARBOUR FRI 19–SUN 21 JUL
Enjoy all the fun of the fair at the Anstruther Harbour Festival, which will once more play host to the burgh’s