Historic Dunfermline

16/08/2026

Come and see the outstanding artworks submitted by the young artists. What is Historic Dunfermline like from the perspective of our children? Enjoy the colours, creativity and unique vision. Everyone is welcome!

09/06/2026

✨ Celebrate 200 Years of Creativity with Our FREE Summer Art Challenge! ✨

On this day, 27 May 1826, the Royal Scottish Academy was founded - one of Scotland’s oldest and most prestigious cultural institutions!🏛️ This year, it proudly celebrates its 200th anniversary 🎉

To mark this special occasion and celebrate together, we’re inviting the youngest artists to join our FREE Summer Art Challenge:
🌟 “Historic Dunfermline Through the Eyes of Children” 🌟

📣Calling all children aged 5–12 years
What do you love most about historic Dunfermline? A favourite building, park, street, landmark, or memory? We’d love to see the children’s imagination and creativity shine through their artwork! We'd love to discover what they value most about the heritage of our home city!🎨

📅 Challenge opens: 4 July
📅 Artwork submission deadline: 16 August
🖼️ Exhibition opens: 22 August at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries

Every submitted artwork will be proudly displayed in the exhibition - a wonderful opportunity for children to see their art showcased publicly in the heart of our city🌈✨

🎟️ Free to enter!

👉 To register:
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ℹ️ Find out more here:
https://www.royalscottishacademy.org/partners/138

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12/05/2026

📢Dunfermline Mercat Cross has been in a badly damaged state for the past three years. Violated by vandals twice, it stands as a sore reminder of neglected Dunfermline heritage right in the city centre. Please fill in the survey to help volunteers build the case to encourage Fife Council to begin repairs.

900 Years of Survival. 3 Years of Neglect.

For nearly a millennium, the Mercat Cross has been the silent witness to life in Dunfermline. It is more than just a monument; it is the spot where generations of us have said, "I will meet you at the Cross." It is the heart of our High Street and a landmark woven into our daily lives.

However, that heart remains broken. Since the acts of vandalism in 2022 and 2025, our most significant piece of municipal architecture has been left fractured.

The Latest Update:
Following our enquiries, the Council has indicated that repairs are tentatively scheduled for late September. While any progress is welcome, this timeline means our High Street remains in a state of neglect for the entire summer. The Council has also admitted they lack a dedicated maintenance budget for vandalism of this kind, which is a major reason for these long delays.

We believe our heritage should be a priority, not an afterthought. We are building a case to show the Council that the people of Dunfermline want our history respected and protected.

Have your say. Tell us if you think the September timeline is acceptable and how we can better protect our landmarks.

Take the 1-minute survey here:
https://cityofdunfermline.co.uk/polling/mercat-cross-restoration

28/04/2026

Spring is blooming in Dunfermline.