Allan Crow

Allan Crow Blogs, columns and articles ... on Fife, on ice hockey, on music and more Worked in weekly newspapers for over 30 years.

Currently edit/manage the titles in Fife & Islands - Fife Free Press, East Fife Mail, Glenrothes Gazette, Fife Herald, St Andrews Citizen. Midlothian Advertiser, The Buteman, Stornoway Gazette. Fife Free Press - Scottish Weekly Newspaper of the Year 22015 and 2016

It will mean longer journey for people wanting to send parcels
17/04/2025

It will mean longer journey for people wanting to send parcels

Politicians in Fife have spoken out over the closure of a Royal Mail delivery office in Fife.

“I want to bring women together so that they realise that this is not something they have to go through alone.”
17/04/2025

“I want to bring women together so that they realise that this is not something they have to go through alone.”

18 years after hovercraft trial we could soon be setting sail …
16/04/2025

18 years after hovercraft trial we could soon be setting sail …

Plans for a Forth crossing linking Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh are back on the table - 18 years after a hovercraft trial sparked huge interest in the Lang Toun.

A major step to new ownership and a new era ...
15/04/2025

A major step to new ownership and a new era ...

A new company has been formed ahead of a take-over of Fife Flyers.

£90,000 cannabis haul seized in Glenrothes raid
15/04/2025

£90,000 cannabis haul seized in Glenrothes raid

Police have uncovered a cannabis haul at a house in Glenrothes.

This year marks the festival’s 20th anniversary:
13/04/2025

This year marks the festival’s 20th anniversary:

A lavishly illustrated biography is one of three volumes being exhibited just a short walk from Dunfermline Palace where...
13/04/2025

A lavishly illustrated biography is one of three volumes being exhibited just a short walk from Dunfermline Palace where the ill-fated king spent several years.

National Record Store Day - which falls today - sparks so memories of my own journey from Music For Pleasure sound-a-lik...
12/04/2025

National Record Store Day - which falls today - sparks so memories of my own journey from Music For Pleasure sound-a-like albums and to the era of punk and a deep, deep dive into heavy rock.

I no longer own any vinyl or a turntable, but, at one stage, records consumed a huge part of my life. My musical youth could be found in the grooves of 33rpms.

The company has its sights set on further growth.
12/04/2025

The company has its sights set on further growth.

New book celebrates forgotten Fife golfer who should be hailed alongside Old Tom Morris and Jack Nicklaus
11/04/2025

New book celebrates forgotten Fife golfer who should be hailed alongside Old Tom Morris and Jack Nicklaus

A largely forgotten golf legend from Fife is being recognised once more in a new book.

“As the design and build partner, Babcock is expertly placed to provide the know-how and technical information to delive...
11/04/2025

“As the design and build partner, Babcock is expertly placed to provide the know-how and technical information to deliver these important activities in the development of the ships.”

Johnny Curran looks back on a season like no other - and ahead to a possible return to the ice
11/04/2025

Johnny Curran looks back on a season like no other - and ahead to a possible return to the ice

Johnny Curran headed off on holiday this week, and few deserved the break more after the most challenging of seasons any player has endured in the Elite League.

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Editor of Fife Free, Scottish Weekly Newspaper of the Year 2019, 2016 and 2015, and shortlisted for 2017. Almost 37 years in journalism and still typing with two fingers.

Board member of Kirkcaldy’s Ambitions, former board member of Maggie’s Cancer Centre, Fife, former member of management team with Fife Flyers (1996-2004).

Media partnerships with a host of organisations and events including Fife Business Awards, Kirkcaldy Film Festival, Kirkcaldy Comedy Festival, Fife Cultural Trust, Kirkcaldy4All and the Festival Of Ideas.

Currently campaigning to secure a cinema in Kirkcaldy.