People across Tayside, Fife and Stirling have been getting involved in some April Fools’ Day fun.
Plenty of organisations, companies and even councillors have been trying to catch locals out with their spoof posts on social media.
They’ve been aiming to better pranks from previous years, including visitors flocking to a Fife barbershop to see Rod Stewart after an April Fools’ gag went viral
We take a look at some of the best jokes from across the region on April Fools’ Day 2025.
Waitrose opening in Dalgety Bay
A West Fife councillor proved politicians DO have a sense of humour with his claim that high-end English grocery retailer Waitrose was opening in Dalgety Bay.
He shared an “email” – suspiciously signed from the retailer’s “April Fulton” – confirming an agreement had been reached to acquire the former Dobbies site and submit plans for the store.
However, David said he’d be sticking to Aldi despite the proposals.
Carnoustie Panmure’s new stadium
Carnoustie Panmure took to X to unveil stunning proposals for a new 7,500-seater stadium.
The club, known as The Gowfers, attached an image of fans packed inside the stadium donning the club crest.
They said if constructed, it would have a similar capacity to the Caledonian Stadium in Inverness.
Sadly, a new stadium might be a step too far for the junior side, but they have promised changes at their Laing Park home very soon.
Raith Rovers dating app
Sticking to the football theme, Raith Rovers FC announced they had launched a brand new dating app.
Promising fans the chance to meet like-minded fans or even some players, the post provided a link to download the app.
However, it cheekily diverted fans to a talkSport article discussing Victor Wanyama’s horror debut for fierce rivals Dunfermline Athletic.
The Cheesy Bread Shack
Popular St Andrews takeaway The Cheesy Toast Shack hit the headlines last week after responding to a “beyond unfair” Tripadvisor review.
Bosses said on Tuesday they had now come up with a way of combatting long customer queues by dropping the toastie part and serving sandwiches instead.
The post joked: “Come and see us for cold buffalo chicken, cold macaroni and hard cheese!
“No more queues down at East Sands! Everyone’s dream come true!”
Glow-in-the-dark tartan…
Forfar-based Strathmore Woollen Co unveiled innovative plans for a new glow-in-the-dark tartan.
They promised to deliver the perfect tartan for midnight Highland games or those who have struggled to find their scarf in a dark bothy.
…or how about some tartan paint?
This classic joke resurfaced thanks to charity Dundee Bairns.
Much like a “long stand” or a “glass hammer”, tartan paint is a common fool’s errand used at this time of year or to catch out inexperienced workers.
The organisation said it was expecting a a “huge” delivery of the product to its warehouse.
Anyone looking to get their hands on the paint was asked to get in touch.
Only Fools Rodney Pavillion
Footballer-turned-businessman Kevin Cuthbert joked that planning permission had been approved for four new luxury flats at the Rodney Pavilion site in Perth.
The former St Johnstone player took on the landmark last year.
Kevin – now a personal trainer – said the four properties would be aptly named after Only Fools and Horses characters Rodney, Del Boy, Uncle Albert and Trigger.
Fourth Forth Bridge
Traffic Scotland announced plans for a brand new bridge dubbed the M00 (or Moo) across the Firth of Forth.
It said the bridge – planned to open in just a few months – would be dedicated to farm vehicles and livestock.
Boasting interactive feeding stations, a herd directional system and a patented ‘cattle grid’ design, it said the Forth Cattle Crossing would help farmers transport animals safely and efficiently.
Firth of America
Another councillor getting in on the act was Angus Forbes, from the Carse of Gowrie in Perthshire, who claimed US President Donald Trump had declared the Firth of Tay would now be known as the Firth of America.
He said Trump had made the announcement at a press conference at his Aberdeenshire golf course.
He further claimed the businessman-turned-politician had vowed to build “the most incredible, most luxurious bridge” across the newly named Firth of America.
The post was, of course, “fake news”.
You can’t leave school until you’re 18
Stirling High School may have caused a few pupils to panic on April Fools’ Day after announcing the mandatory school leaving age would rise to 18.
A Facebook post said this would mean almost all pupils would have to remain in school until the end of S6.
What’s worse is that anyone born before 31 March 2008 would also be required to complete a compulsory seventh year.
Disney plans Broughty Ferry resort
Visit Broughty Ferry claimed Disney had turned its attention to Dundee with plans for a new waterfront resort.
A post on Facebook was accompanied by a mock image of Broughty Ferry Castle having been turned into a version of Rapunzel’s tower.
It said the new park’s popularity could “surpass our Disney Paris Resort” with further plans for an “interactive Disney town”.
The post also joked that President Trump had endorsed the idea, though he would not comment on claims he was looking to buy St Andrews’ Old Course.
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