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Voices of the Mercat Cross

Read the memories, frustrations, and demands of hundreds of residents standing up to protect Dunfermline’s heritage.

Civic Pride & Identity
"Pride in my hometown. "
Dunfermline resident, 55 - 64
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. "
Dunfermline resident, 65 and over
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. "
Dunfermline resident, 45 - 54
Heritage & History
"Represents our past, present and hopefully future history. I do believe that vandals or their families should pay towards the repairs."
Dunfermline resident, 55 - 64
General Importance
"Big part of Dunfermline "
Dunfermline resident, 65 and over
Civic Pride & Identity
"It’s an identity for the city."
Dunfermline resident, 65 and over
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!!!"
Dunfermline resident, 55 - 64
Heritage & History
" City heritage "
Dunfermline resident, 65 and over
Heritage & History
"It's been present for generations, only to be vandalised by feral kids who are constantly out of control in Dunfermline. The loss of the cross is a huge blow to Dunfermline's image and reputation as a safe, prosperous and historic city."
Dunfermline resident, 25 - 34
General Importance
"Memories of youth from New Year and a great meeting point"
Dunfermline resident, 45 - 54
Vandalism & Safety
"It’s an iconic part of the centre; been ignored and not maintained long before the last act of vandalism "
Dunfermline resident, 45 - 54
Heritage & History
"It's our history and it's just been thrown to the side, our city is such an important historical place but at times you wouldn't think that"
Dunfermline resident, 45 - 54
Heritage & History
"It's an intergral part of Dunfermlines history. "
Dunfermline resident, 55 - 64
Heritage & History
"Part of our local heritage which needs to be repaired as soon as possible."
Dunfermline resident, 55 - 64
Heritage & History
"It is part of history and should be properly preserved "
Dunfermline resident, 65 and over
Heritage & History
"It's an interesting addition to the high street and has a lot of historical value"
Dunfermline resident, 65 and over
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."
Dunfermline resident, 65 and over
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. "
Dunfermline resident, 55 - 64