Think local, buy local: Fifteen local businesses that you should know about

Fuel prices have never been higher so it makes sense to use local traders and retailers rather than to venture our of town. You can get most of what you need locally with top notch services and highly competitive pricing.

While the business community is important to the people of West Fife, the people of the area are very important to businesses. Using local traders is something we all must do. We are shining a light on some of our well-established advertisers you may have never heard of before:  

Autodiagnostik

O'Neill Motors is an independent service and repair workshop based in Rosyth specialising in: AUDI, VOLKSWAGEN, SEAT, SKODA, VOLVO, BMW and MINI (servicing and repairs available to all makes and models).

The team can assist with the following services which you can book online: MOT'S, servicing, diagnostics, brakes, tyres, 4 wheel alignment, air conditioning service, security and key coding. The mechanics at O'Neill Motors have over 40 years of experience between them and they are dedicated to providing high-quality repairs to keep you and your car safe and happy. Visit their website here: https://autodiagnostik.co.uk/home

John Bankier

Established in 2004, the team at John Bankier offer services including block paving cleaning and re-sand, path and patio cleaning. All work is fully guaranteed. For a free, no obligation quote, please phone 01324 556333 or 07717488255.  

Casa Kitchens & Bathrooms

Casa Kitchens & Bathrooms provide bespoke (made to measure) kitchens and bathrooms from design to completion. Their designers have over 50 years in kitchen and bathroom experience and offer a wide variety of personalised kitchens and bathrooms. Visit their website for more information: https://www.casakitchens.co.uk/  

Coll Asphalt Ltd.

Coll Asphalt specialise in driveways, dropped kerbs and any tarmac work and have over thirty years’ experience in the business. For a free estimate, call Paddy Call on 07968 595474 or email paddycollasphalt@aol.com. 

Gas-Tec

Operating across Fife for over twenty years, Gas-Tec is a Dunfermline based, family-run business specialising in domestic gas safety, plumbing and gas central heating services. Their mobile teams offer expert Gas Safe Registered services for your home and they cover Central Fife, Dunfermline, Rosyth, North Queensferry, Kincardine, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Dalgety Bay, Burntisland, Kinghorn and Cowdenbeath. Services include plumbing, central heating, gas boiler and gas safety services. Visit their website for more information: http://www.heatingfife.com/about-us

Hurles Blinds

The team at Hurles Blinds can supply all types of window blinds and wooden shutters and  provide a friendly, professional service all over Fife. Call now for a free survey on 01592 308233 or visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hurlesblinds/ 

Property Care Roofing

Property Care Roofing & Building have over 20 years’ experience within the industry and their staff are fully qualified and trained to the very highest of standards. They  are a one-stop-shop for all your roofing and building needs. The team cover all of Central Scotland and no job is too big or small! They are happy to give you a quotation and should you use their services, all work will be carried out to the very highest standard. Visit their website for more details: https://www.pcroofingandbuilding.co.uk/ 

Reid Tree & Garden Services

Reid Tree & Garden Services specialise in tree felling, shaping, trimming and landscaping as well as patios, paths, slabbing, walls, fencing and turfing. For more information about their services, please phone 0800 043 2380 or 07766012032.  

Shadow Blinds Limited

For over 30 years, Shadow Blinds have been supplying quality window blinds to private homes, schools, hospitals and commercial and industrial premises. Shadow Blinds has built its business on its reputation for choice, quality, service and value for money. The company regularly visits between 60 and 80 households every day and their staff are flexible if required to service their customers when it suits them. Visit their website for more information: https://shadowblinds.co.uk/

The Hideaway

If you like the rustic warmth of a traditional country Inn but want everything that modern day dining has to offer, then look no further than the Pantry and Kitchen at the Hideaway. Their  renowned chef uses only the finest local ingredients and their pantry is stocked with fresh home baking each day, for those who like the sweeter things in life. Open 5 days, and conveniently situated just off the M90 Motorway at Dunfermline, you can enjoy delicious breakfasts, lunches, fresh teas/coffees and weekend evening meals, in a family run restaurant where the wood-burning stove crackles away all year round, and the friendly atmosphere will turn an impressive meal, into the perfect dining experience, for the whole family. Visit their website for more information: http://thepantryandkitchen.co.uk/

Townsley Landscaping

Townsley Landscaping is a family run gardening company specialising in garden maintenance, garden services and all aspects of gardening! Established for over 26 years, reliability, friendliness and professionalism are the core values that the business is based upon. The team continually strive to improve their customers’ gardens and pride themselves on the fact that they still have a number of original customers from their first year of business. Contact them today for advice and a free, no obligation quote: http://townsleylandscaping.co.uk/

Val – U – Blinds

Established in 1986, Val-U-Blinds are expert manufacturers and installers of all types of blinds and shutters. They source their fabrics and materials from the UK’s leading interior designers and consultants and offer their customers the very best range of products on the market. Visit their website for more information: https://www.val-u-blinds.co.uk/

W Stewart & Sons Ltd

W Stewart & Sons is a family-run business which provides quality workmanship and excellent customer service with 90% of their work is by referral or recommendation. They offer paving contractors, roofing contracting services, builders; building services; decking and drainage contractors. Visit their Facebook for more information: https://www.facebook.com/wstewartandsonsltd/

Cowdenbeath Taxi

Cowdenbeath Taxis & Mini Bus Hire offer taxis and minibuses (available up to 24 seats) plus wheelchair access if you book in advance. Airport and contract hire is also available on their 24 hour service. They are currently looking for drivers to join their team. If you are interested in the position or to find out more about their service, please phone 01383 515555.

Stove Stuff

Based at the Muirs Business Centre, Kinross for the last 30 years, Craig Williams decided to launch Stovestuff Ltd four years ago. His team successfully supply and install woodburning and multifuel stoves and their range of services include: Certified Stove Installations, lining of chimneys, fireplace installations, twin wall flue systems (where no chimney exists), stove servicing, Land Rover cherry picker 14.5m working height, chimney and flue video inspection system - NEW SERVICE, FREE advice on selection of best fuel and don’t forget their showroom with latest stoves on display at 62 Muirs, Kinross, KY13 8AU.

The family run business along with a small friendly team can travel far and wide to install your perfect stove. If you need advice on any of the above services, please send them a message or phone 01577 330526 or 07885722125.