In Pictures: How Kirkcaldy Ice Rink was built in 1938

By Allan Crow

Published 20th Mar 2019, 16:01 BST

Updated 20th Mar 2019, 16:33 BST

Kirkcaldy ice rink was built in the shadow of WW2, and remains one of the town’s most important community assets.

These rare images show just how the contractors built the Gallatown landmark that is home to Fife Flyers.

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Laying the foundations at the start of the project, which cost around £40,000

placeholder image — Laying the foundations at the start of the project, which cost around £40,000

It began to take shape.

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The back wall was first to rise up.

placeholder image — The back wall was first to rise up.

The walls are up, and the roof is beginning to form.

placeholder image — The walls are up, and the roof is beginning to form.

Building Kirkcaldy Ice Rink, 1938

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It wasn't long before the familiar outline of the Kirkcaldy landmark took shape.

placeholder image — It wasn't long before the familiar outline of the Kirkcaldy landmark took shape.

Kirkcaldy Fife Flyers