FIFERS are the most imaginative and ingenious people.

That's according to the UK Government, who have named the region as the 'Most Enterprising Place in Britain'.

The Kingdom was named as the winner of two honours at the Enterprising Britain Awards 2018, 'Promoting Entrepreneurial Spirit' and overall winner, marking exceptional economic success within Fife.

Councillor Altany Craik collected the honours alongside other council representatives at the ceremony held in the House of Commons.

Councillor Craik said: “Fife Council are delighted to accept this award and recognition from the UK Government.

"We thank our partners, including the Scottish Government and the Fife Economy Partnership, in addition to our schools and young people who have helped us to create fairer economic growth, where everyone benefits by encouraging enterprise, providing good employment opportunities and securing business investment in the region.

"Fife is closely linking education and learning with employers to help us develop our young workforce, get more young people into education, training and employment, and empower future business leaders.

"These awards show what can be achieved by applying an innovative approach to supporting businesses. We are fully committed to continually improving the prospects for our young workforce and in supporting the growth of enterprise across Fife."

The awards were hosted by the UK Government Department for Business, Enterprise and Industrial Strategy who recognised that entrepreneurialism is thriving in Scotland with 340,000 small businesses.

They celebrated Fife Council's achievements in supporting young people to develop entrepreneurial skills and creating programmes that are helping businesses.