Plans have been unveiled to refurbish an iconic landmark in Dunfermline, Fife.

The drinking fountain, which is located in the town's public park, dates back to 1887 and the local authority has joined with Friends of the Park to ensure the structure is restored to its former glory.

Chair of the Council's City of Dunfermline Area Committee, Councillor Helen Law, said: "We are very privileged to live in area which is steeped in such proud history and we should be doing all we can to preserve landmarks including the fountain for future generations to enjoy."

The proposals are part of a wider project to improve Dunfermline's green spaces and other developments for 2014 include:


• Creating Fife's second long distance path, the Pilgrim's Way.

• Working with Townhill Community Council on the Miners' Memorial Garden at Townhill Country Park.

• The continuing transformation of Pittencrieff Park by opening a building to house the peacocks. The Carnegie statue will also be cleaned and repairs round Malcolm Canmore's Tower will be carried out, while smartphone technology will be installed to control lighting in the park. New bridges will be installed in the Lower Glen.

• Improvements to the Public Park including the installation of framed historical photographs, a new play area, restoration of the Provost's fountain and lighting of features such as trees and the bandstand.

• New public art at a number of city centre spaces by the end of March.

• Further cycleway works at Lyneburn Corridor which will be part of the Cycling Kingdom Project.

• A consultation on improving Calaismuir Wood.

Councillor Law continued: "Many of these projects would not be moving forward without the hard work and commitment of local partners who share our aims and aspirations for Dunfermline's green spaces.

"Local community councils, Trusts and the council are working together to make these things happen and it's great to see Dunfermline transforming for the better."

(JP)