Voices of the Mercat Cross
Read the memories, frustrations, and demands of hundreds of residents standing up to protect Dunfermline’s heritage.
Heritage & History
"A sense of history to the City."
Heritage & History
"an integral important part of Dunfermline's history and heritage "
Heritage & History
"Heritage. An important landmark. I moved to Dunfermline in Nov '22 and I've yet to see the Mercat Cross as it should be. I hope it gets restored to its former glory."
Heritage & History
"A great place in tge past to bring in the New Year, a historical monument which should be maintained and cherished by the people of Dunfermline."
Heritage & History
"The Mercat Cross is important to me as a historian because it represents the heart of Dunfermline’s history and identity. Having lived in Dunfermline all my life, it has always been a familiar and symbolic landmark that connects the city’s past with the present day. The Mercat Cross reflects the rich culture, heritage, and traditions of Dunfermline, reminding me of the generations of people who have lived, worked, and gathered here before us. It stands not only as a historic monument, but as a lasting symbol of community and civic pride within the city."
Heritage & History
"It’s heritage. History. Legacy."
Heritage & History
"Makes the city look as if it takes pride in its heritage "
Heritage & History
"A piece of pure history, much missed."
Heritage & History
"An important part of Dunfermline history."
Heritage & History
"Heritage and a historical landmark, we need to preserve our fantastic histort"
Heritage & History
"It reflects the historic past of our ancient city. Today it's a great meeting place of you are catching up with pals or family. (Meet you at the toon cross). "
Heritage & History
"I grew up in Dunfermline and this led me to have a passion for mediaeval history. I studied this at the University of St Andrews and then did my postgraduate diploma in secondary education in Glasgow. I came back to Dunfermline several years ago to work as a History teacher at Woodmill High School. My brother and I would always play on the Mercat Cross steps. I believe this, and the other visible mediaeval monuments in Dunfermline affected the path of the rest of my life. I was devastated when the Victorian statue was vandalised. I would be happy to contribute to a fund to its re-erection as I believe this could have a transformative impact on Dunfermline’s children, as it did on me."
Heritage & History
"I have always used it as meeting point and it gives me a great deal of comfort regarding the cities history "
Heritage & History
"It's paet of the historical importance of Dunfermline as the medieval capital of Scotland. "
Heritage & History
"We are custodians of heritage assets and sites and should strive to protect and conserve them for future generations "
Heritage & History
"It’s an integral part of Dunfermline’s history "
Heritage & History
"It’s such a familiar monument. I always look at it when I’m in the town centre. I love it. I would happily contribute to its restoration. "
Heritage & History
"It’s been forever seen for me my history and being my sense of community and belonging not to see it now is a loss of my heritage and belonging I feel that part of the city’s identity has been stolen "