PEOPLE from the Cowdenbeath-Lochgelly area heading to Kirkcaldy's Links Market fun weekend have been urged by police to ensure that their belongings are secure and park safely.

The Links Market, which is believed to be Europe’s largest street fair, is held on the Kirkcaldy Esplanade, and is one of the Kingdom's largest regular events, will see an estimated 120,000 people visit the town over the course of the six days it takes place.

This year, the Links Market runs from today Wednesday April 17, until Monday April 22 and local officers will be deployed on high-visibility patrols to engage with the public, offer reassurance to and deter criminal activity.

Anyone planning to attend is advised to give appropriate consideration to their own personal safety and the security of their belongings.

In addition, the public are also advised to give thought as to how they plan on travelling to and from the Links Market, with traffic likely to be much heavier than usual.

Chief Inspector Tom Brown, Event Commander, said: "It's always a very special atmosphere during the Links Market and many people come from all over the Kingdom and further afield to enjoy the street fair.

“In preparation for this event, we have once again been working closely with The Showman’s Guild, Global Security, Fife Council and our emergency services partners to provide the best possible to safety and security for residents and visitors.

"The public have a key role to play in helping us preserve safety and deter crime by ensuring they take care of all personal belongings and never leave any valuables unattended at any time.

"With thousands of people visiting Kirkcaldy for the Links Market, parking will be at a premium and vehicles should not be left where they are causing an obstruction or danger to motorists or other pedestrians. Free parking will be available at the Thistle multi-storey car park.

"The Police Scotland website has a lot of really useful information and guidance on how to keep yourself and your possessions safe and I would encourage all those coming along to the Links Market to consult this advice at www.scotland.police.uk, before attending."