The new development will have 78 houses when complete and consists of two, three and four-bedroom properties.

Built on the site of the old Tanshall Primary School, the new development provides a mixture of high-quality houses. All of the homes meet modern standards for energy-efficiency and pass Police Scotland’s Safe-by-Design mark.

Councillor Judy Hamilton, convener of community and housing services, said: “I’m delighted that most of the houses are now complete here at School Drive and that tenants are moving into their new homes. I have been following this development and visited last year – to see the development in construction – and now to finally be completed, after construction was locked-down, is great. We very much need this new housing in the Glenrothes area. The mix of house types will provide safe and warm homes for all tenants and families – and provide accessible housing for disabled tenants.

“I would love to welcome tenants; but of course, due to coronavirus, it’s not possible to visit their homes. However, I do congratulate the tenants and wish them well in their new homes.”

She added: “This development makes huge strides towards our commitment to work in partnership and deliver 3,500 new affordable homes by 2022, of which will be 1,500 council houses. Working together with the Fife Housing Association Alliance, and developers, we are proud to be building fit for purpose modern houses that will benefit tenants for many years to come.”

New tenant Patrycja Rutkowska said: “Our new home makes such a difference to my family, especially because I have a very small baby. I love the house it makes me so happy and it has changed our lives. I say thank you to all the staff and wish I could give them a big hug.”