07/05/2026
Excellent to see local talented photographers being given the opportunity to exhibit their work to a wide audience. This news story originally appeared on the K107FM page lined below
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NEWS: Photography Installation launches on Kirkcaldy Promenade
Stellar Quines Theatre Company have created a unique photography installation on Kirkcaldy promenade to highlight the stories of five women who have been making a difference in the town.
The installation was created as part of the Nova Project, a yearlong arts programme lead by the company to shine a light on local women, non-binary and trans people. The installation will be in place for three months to allow anyone walking along the town’s seafront to learn more about the extraordinary women who matter most to the people of Kirkcaldy.
Each of the five women featured in the portraits were nominated by local people who took part in workshops, attended events or who were approached on the street by the Stellar Quines team asking the question- who are Kirkcaldy’s unsung heroines?
The company have received over 100 nominations so far and will be sharing the stories of those nominated throughout 2026 through arts projects, new writing and events.
The portraits were created by photographer Cate Gillon who set up photoshoots with the women in their homes, workplaces and in locations around Kirkcaldy. The installation includes portraits of women who have been recognised for their leadership, supporting their community and for their artistic work. The portraits have been built into three benches by Big House Events, encouraging passersby to take a moment to sit and enjoy the portraits as well as the sea view
Stellar Quines Artistic Director Caitlin Skinner said:
“It has been incredibly moving and inspiring to hear the stories of the women of Kirkcaldy through the Nova Project. Gathering nominations has been a beautiful experience. We’ve had young men nominate teachers and authors, a mother and daughter nominating their neighbour who left an amazing legacy, support workers nominating their service users for their incredible resilience. We’ve had nominations for women who work in local businesses and bring joy to their customers. Together they start to tell the wider story of the women, non-binary and trans people of Kirkcaldy and these five women in Cate’s portraits represent a lot of what we have heard so far. They all go over and above. They are passionate about what they do and are deeply invested in this town and the people in it.
Photographer Cate Gillon said: “As a portrait photographer, I care deeply about who we choose to make visible in public space. This project actively celebrates women whose everyday work in education and community life quietly but powerfully supports society. In Scotland, women remain under-represented in public commemoration, so it was a privilege to produce these portraits in collaboration with Stellar Quines and give prominence to the importance of local women along Kirkcaldy prom.”
You can find the installation on Kirkcaldy Promenade opposite the back of the Mercat Shopping Centre until the 10th August 2026.
