Voices of the Mercat Cross
Read the memories, frustrations, and demands of hundreds of residents standing up to protect Dunfermline’s heritage.
Heritage & History
" City heritage "
Heritage & History
"It is an immensley important part of the cities history, tradition and cultural tapestey going back at least to the 1400's. You cant be an ancient Scottish historic Royal Burgh and not have your mercat cross!!!"
Civic Pride & Identity
"It’s an identity for the city."
General Importance
"Big part of Dunfermline "
Heritage & History
"Represents our past, present and hopefully future history.
I do believe that vandals or their families should pay towards the repairs."
Heritage & History
"It is part of history and should be properly preserved "
Heritage & History
"It's an interesting addition to the high street and has a lot of historical value"
Heritage & History
"The history of these crosses is important. I visit lots of towns that have them and always remember what ours now looks like. It’s an embarrassment."
Vandalism & Safety
"It’s the heart of the city and many people have many memories…. Def need cameras put up to prevent further vandalism. "
Heritage & History
"The Mercat Cross is part of Dunfermline’s history and I believe should not be left to decay further or that will be another part of our heritage lost"
Heritage & History
"It is part of the town history...we need it repaired and re installed "
Heritage & History
"Historical items show pride in our city but seeing things vandalised make all generations sad. Need better CCTV and prosecute those responsible "
Heritage & History
"Historic. The marker by which we all use to meet up.
It always takes you back to an older time, when you look at it. It makes you remember just how old Dunfermline is."
Civic Pride & Identity
"Symbol of Dunfermline needs fixed ASAP"
Council Neglect & Action
"This is a symbol of Dunfermline’s history and is prominent on the High Street. If it has taken over two years for Fife Council to think about repairing it, I wonder how important the appearance of the High Street is to them? What impression does this give to visitors? A neglected and run-down High Street does not engender a sense of pride in our city. "
Heritage & History
"Dunfermline is my birthplace and has been my home for over 30 years. It's rich history and evidence of this all over is one of the main attractions of visitors. The cross cannot be allowed to ruin and disappear after having stood for hundreds of years. I also firmly believe that those who damage such should have to pay towards repairing. "
Heritage & History
"Historic centre of the auld capital of Scotland. Not only that I think that a representation of the old Ports/Gates e.g. East Port, West Port etc. should be rebuilt around our town centre to kickstart a restoration of our long history. Also the facades of the shops in the High Street should be made to adhere to a design which reflects our heritage and history and not the plastic carbuncles that currently adorn shops like BetFred etc. "
Council Neglect & Action
"It's an integral part of our identity, the council seem to neglect our heritage and invest in pathetic identity projects. i.e. the city Square. An abhorrent waste of money."