Voices of the Mercat Cross
Read the memories, frustrations, and demands of hundreds of residents standing up to protect Dunfermline’s heritage.
Heritage & History
"Important historic symbol for Dunfermline City "
General Importance
"It's part of dunfermline, Iconic "
Civic Pride & Identity
"Heart of our city which is as important as our Abbey, Palace, Abbot house and graveyard. "
General Importance
"It means so much to my family "
Civic Pride & Identity
"It has been a meeting place for many family members. But above all the memories it is Dunfermline's pride angle joy or at least it was. "
Council Neglect & Action
"I’m not originally from Dunfermline but feel that as a tourist destination, and Scotlands newest city, it is really important that our heritage is maintained. If the Council can find money to create a concrete square in the gap site they should be ensuring that historic landmarks are looked after as a priority "
Meeting Place & Community
"Used to meet to bring in the New Year at cross years ago nobody does that now "
Heritage & History
"It reflects the history of the town"
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
"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
"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"
Council Neglect & Action
"It's always been a focal point in Dunfermline. At the moment the disregard from FC towards fixing it, adds to the general feeling of neglect towards it by those at FC headquarters "
Meeting Place & Community
"It was a beautiful point of interest in the High street and we did use it as a reference point when giving people directions. "
Heritage & History
"It is another part of our great heritage"
Heritage & History
"It’s part of Dunfermline’s heritage and history and should be kept in good repair. Our grandsons miss seeing it there. "
Meeting Place & Community
"It’s a nice point in the town and does look a sorry state currently. However the town centre itself is desperate for an overha and to return it to a great city centre. They also need to look at free parking to bring in people, fill empty shops, offer support for pop ups and short term stands throughout the high street to increase trade. There has to be something to come in for and currently there is little. Also need to address the antisocial behaviour around bus station and tesco car park "
General Importance
"Grown up with the Mercat Cross always being part of the town. Now in my 70s find it so disappointing that its still not repaired."
Council Neglect & Action
"Heritage should be part of the social fabric of any town. Fife Council need to budget properly as council tax is higher. Than it’s ever been. "