Voices of the Mercat Cross
Read the memories, frustrations, and demands of hundreds of residents standing up to protect Dunfermline’s heritage.
Heritage & History
"It's a centrally located monument, which will be seen by tourists. It needs to be fixed."
Heritage & History
"The Mercat Cross is steeped in history and is an integral part of Dunfermline Heritage. I have grown up with it as a meeting place, a cross to admire(before it was vandalised) have a rest and watch the world go by "
Heritage & History
"It's been a historical part of the town and topped the Scotland unicorn, symbolising the city great heritage and once Scottish capital. It is saddening What's happened and how long to reinstall the cross."
Heritage & History
"Part of our history & important for tourists who take time to visit our city. "
Heritage & History
"It is a link to our past. A well known meeting place."
Heritage & History
"The Mercat Cross has been in place for the whole of my lifetime. Many Hogmanay gatherings over the years. It is very sad to not only see its current condition, but the fact that there is no urgency to repair speaks volumes about the councils attitude towards our towns history. "
Heritage & History
"In years gone by the Mercat Cross was a place we gathered very much part of our heritage. Dunfermline used to be so vibrant and friendly very changed days. Strong community is essential now. "
Heritage & History
"An important part of the history of the city of Dunfermline."
Heritage & History
"It may not been well known what a Mercat Cross signifies (which may also be why restoring it may not look like a priority) but these monuments were the beating heart of Scottish civic life, where Dunfermline's communities gathered, where trade and announcements took place. It's inseparable from the City Chambers and the Heritage Quarter. Restoring it will reinforce that these places matter because they are interconnected.
I am not originally from Dunfermline, but this is where my children are growing up, and this is our home. The Mercat Cross is one of those landmarks we would love to see restored to a place of pride."
Heritage & History
"It's part of the City's history. We're proud of that history."
Heritage & History
"I few words, I don't really now what it was about. But as foreigner, every history, community, must be respected as it is. "
Heritage & History
"History and the place I now call home"
Heritage & History
"Mercat cross has sat in the heart of Dunfermline for centuries and is a symbol of the city....to see in such a state gives a bad impression to visitors and residents alike. It needs restoring but then protected so people can not touch it ...nice decorative railings like the ones at abbot house "
Heritage & History
"Its been a staple of out life, its a prominent feature of the high st, we are an ancient capital and can't even look after out connection to the past, and while we are at it why dont we have any statues of past kings "
Heritage & History
"It is a symbol of our heritage and should be respected like much more in our city centre!
What I don’t understand is why those who vandalise such items should not be made to pay for their actions! why is it always left to others to pick up the pieces - accountability and maybe they would respect it and other things much more."
Heritage & History
"It's of historical importance and an symbol of our city."
Heritage & History
"Pride in Dunfermline and it's history my hometown for 53 years"
Heritage & History
"It's of historical importance and an symbol of our city."