A newly constructed eco-wellness and leisure park at the site of a former open cast mine has hosted an event to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Compered by TV presenter, magician and comedian, Stephen Mulhern, the event took place on 18th and 19th June at St Ninians, near the village of Kelty in Fife. The Platinum Jubilee Youth Spectacular was held in a newly constructed arena, located at the former opencast mine site.
The event was sponsored by Community Interest Company (CIC) National Pride UK, which jointly owns the site and is planning its future development. The event is was organised by local Events Manager, Michael Boyle and the former Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo impresario, Brigadier Sir Melville Jameson.
Performers included: The Imps Motorcycle Display Team, the world's foremost youth display team; Massed pipes and drums from Scottish schools; Massed military bands; The musical skills of the massed army cadet force brass bands; Highland dancing displays and other dancers; and The world-famous Red Hot Chilli Pipers.
Stephen Mulhern, hosting the event, said: "I feel incredibly privileged to have hosted this amazing event. Bringing together a fabulous line-up of young talented performers on what was a former coal mining site was truly awe-inspiring. This was a truly inspiring spectacular event."
Irene Bisset, Chair of National Pride UK, said: "We were delighted to be sponsoring this spectacular event to celebrate Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee. It brought together an incredible range of some of Scotland's top performers in the stunning setting of St Ninians, showcasing the amazing skills of our young people.
"The local communities came together to show great support for what was a fantastic celebration and a brilliant event."
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