A £5,000 LOTTERY grant will help fund Fife's first ever 'Rainbow Gala', a new event for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, in Dunfermline.

Pink Saltire has been awarded £4,925 to host a special celebration of diversity.

The award is part of the Big Lottery Fund 'Celebrate' programme.

Fife's first Rainbow Gala will be held on Friday, November 25 in Dunfermline.

The formal evening dinner event will also have entertainment including a well-known comedian, live music, keynote speakers and an awards ceremony to recognise some of the individuals and groups who are making a considerable impact in Fife.

Venue partners, the Carnegie Conference Centre, will also host space for stalls and organisations providing services for LGBT+ people in Fife.

Organisers also hope to raise funds on the night to hold a region-wide Pride event in 2017.

Charity founder Stuart Duffy, said: "We are so pleased to receive this award which helps us bring together all the different organisations in Fife doing amazing work for a night to celebrate diversity and the LGBT+ community.

"There's been a lack of events for the community in the past here in Fife but that is now changing - we're proud to bring a new event to celebrate our amazing community here in Fife.

"LGBT+ people in rural areas like this need to be visible and active in their communities to help tackle discrimination and break down barriers.”

Tickets for the Rainbow Gala Fife will be available from September 1 via the Pink Saltire website or Facebook page.

Businesses and supporters are encouraged to get involved and take part in the event by contacting the organisers by email - info@pinksaltire.com