Voices of the Mercat Cross
Read the memories, frustrations, and demands of hundreds of residents standing up to protect Dunfermline’s heritage.
Heritage & History
"I feel sad that it has stood to see so much history go past it's stance and now it seems not to be important enough bring it back promptly. "
Heritage & History
"Shows our city's heritage and should be maintained for future families to see and be proud of"
Heritage & History
"Pride in historical parts of the town "
Heritage & History
"Currently living elsewhere, but born, brought up in Dunfermline. Family resident for centuries, and descendants of Ralph Erskine. Heritage is extremely important to me."
Heritage & History
"Beautiful historic tradition, a reminder of what High Street was used for, a connection between dozens of generations."
Heritage & History
"Part of our heritage and personally I feel those who vandalized it should be made towards repair. Or even ask the The Repair Show on the Road"
Heritage & History
"Important historic symbol for Dunfermline City "
Heritage & History
"It is of great historical importance to the town/city"
Heritage & History
"It reflects the history of the town"
Heritage & History
"It’s always been a part of our history. “ meet at the cross” it’s a monument that’s been at the heart of Dunfermline since I was a kid. Albeit in different areas of the City."
Heritage & History
"An important symbol for our High Street and while many may have fond memories ie - a meeting place, for me it’s more historic dating back centuries about our past significance as a City with a Royal Palace and a place of real importance."
Heritage & History
"Having lived in Dunfermline for nearly 10 years and moving from a much larger city full of history, I understand the importance this piece plays in the history of the city.
With increasing visitors on a daily basis the first impression the damage is giving is very poor. "
Heritage & History
"The cross is a historic and symbolic piece of Dunfermline’s history. I just find it really sad that people have chosen to vandalise it."
Heritage & History
"A sense of history and belonging, and a visible symbol of civic pride."
Heritage & History
"As a worker in the highstreet I walk past this everyday and the lack of care shows. It’s unacceptable to constantly see this and do nothing about it"
Heritage & History
"It's a piece of history that's very important to the town. look at what they're doing in inverkeithing . It looks great. We should have the same. "
Heritage & History
"It is another part of our great heritage"
Heritage & History
"Integral part of the City’s history "