Doors Open Day 2026

Given that Burntisland Heritage has participated in Doors Open Day for more than two decades it is felt we should continue with this tradition. Particularly as this will be our first opportunity to open our doors in our new home in the Upper Library Halls.

The annual Fife Council booklet lists all the participating attractions where we are also promoted online e.g.
www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/central-fife/burntisland-heritage-centre

Unfortunately, the Burgh Chambers where we attended annually as guides, remains closed and is not included as a venue. Needless to say, this is a disappointment.

 We are also very keen that our new home is made available throughout the year to support other local groups. We will make a start on Doors Open Day with …

Burntisland: A Community Portrait

BCDT’s Burntisland: A Community Portrait Photo Competition invited local photographers to capture the people, places, character and spirit of Burntisland, with categories inspired by the priorities of the Burntisland Community Action Plan.

We received a fantastic range of entries, resulting in 16 winning photographs across the competition categories, celebrating everything from Burntisland’s heritage and community to its environment, local economy and everyday life.

The winning photographs will be exhibited at the Burntisland Heritage Open Day, giving the community an opportunity to see Burntisland through the eyes of local photographers.

With thanks for your continued support

Ian

We held our first AGM in our new premises at 102 High Street. There was a healthy turnout and several potential new members.

Allan Hobbet brought members up to date in the Charles-Wrex Project.

Bonny Burntisland

I was chatting to Bill Black the other day, he was speaking about his father, William Black 1903-1987. I was recalling that his father used to sing a song about Burntisland (I remember him singing it up in the Jubilee in the 70s/early 80s. It was called "Bonny Burntisland". I have copied the words below. I cannot remember what tune if any it was sung to. Perhaps someone could give it a go and send a recording:

Bonny Burntisland

I hae wandered far away,

I've settled doon in Botany Bay,

But O' ma thoughts they often stray,

Tae Bonny Burntisland

Burntisland by the sea,

That’s the place I long tae be,

There’s no anither toon for me,

Like Bonny Burntisland

I see the Binn, its aye sae braw,

I’ve walked the Braes o’ Whinny Hae,

An oft I let a tear doon fa,

For Bonny Burntisland

And I’ve had a drink in the Green Tree,

The Star, The Port and the Jubilee

And monies the night I’ve been on a spree

In Bonny Burntisland

The Castle stands upon a hill,

Now it’s a ruin fairly,[1]

And Mary Queen of Scots stey’d there,

And so did oe’r Prince Charlie

But noo am getting auld and grey,

I’d like to go back there and stay,

And meet the folks o’ yesterday,

In Bonny Burntisland

[1] To bring up to date it could read” Makkit fine and ferlie,” GMcL.