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Levenmouth rail link: A guide to the community celebrations planned to mark railway opening

A host of events is already organised for the lead up to the big day.

Buckhaven and Methil Miners Brass Band are taking part in the Levenmouth rail link celebrations
Buckhaven and Methil Miners Brass Band are taking part in the Levenmouth rail link celebrations. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.

The new Levenmouth rail link opens this weekend and the community is getting ready to celebrate.

Passenger trains begin running from Sunday June 2, connecting Levenmouth to the rail network for the first time in 55 years.

A train arriving at the new Leven railway station. Celebrations are arranged to mark the Levenmouth rail link openng
A train arrives at the new Leven railway station as part of driver training. Image: Supplied by Network Rail.

And First Minister John Swinney carried out an official opening on Wednesday.

A full programme of local celebrations is already under way, with a full day of music and entertainment planned for Sunday.

Levenmouth rail link opening celebrations

Fife primary schools’ event

When: Friday May 31, 10am to 2pm

Where: Savoy Park, Methil

What: Around 400 pupils from 11 primary schools will take part in a range of activities to highlight the new rail link and encourage active travel.

Local radio station K107FM will be in attendance.

Fairground

When: Friday May 31 to Sunday June 2

Where: Leven Promenade.

What: A funfair with rides and stalls will run for three days to encourage more people into the area over the weekend.

It includes a runaway train and a ghost train in keeping with the railway theme.

Levenmouth rail link opening day celebrations

When: Sunday June 2, from 11.30am.

Where: Leven High Street.

What: The new Levenmouth timetable starts and passengers can begin using Scotrail services.

This will be marked with a street market and a day of entertainment.

The 11 Leven girls who are heading to the Dance World Cup in Prague
Members of the Amber Barclay Dance Academy are taking part in the Levenmouth rail link celebrations. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

More than 30 stalls will line the High Street, with a big stage set up for live bands and other acts.

Methil and Buckhaven Miners Brass Band kick off the celebrations at 11.30am.

And they will be followed by:

Noon – 3s A Crowd

12.55 – Amber Barclay Academy of Dance

1.13 – Hot Harry

2.00 – The Long Road

2.55 – Jamie the Jester

3.45 – Highland dancers from Expressions School of Dance

4.10 – Billy Reekie

4.50 – Expressions School of Dance

5.15 – Lundin Links Community Choir

5.35 – Colourful Noise

Beach yoga, boot camp and pool fun

Levenmouth Swimming Pool is hosting its own celebrations.

A high-energy workout takes place on Leven beach from 9am to 10am on Sunday. Booking is recommended.

And a relaxing beach yoga session is sold out.

Meanwhile, free inflatable sessions in the pool are on offer for anyone with a Levenmouth train ticket.

The fun continues at the pool on Monday with a flumes and waves session, also free for anyone with a train ticket.

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