Work on a new museum and library project in Fife is now complete.

BAM Construction has now handed over the new Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries on Abbot Street to the council.

Located in the town's heritage quarter, the new museum joins two existing B-listed buildings, the existing Carnegie library and a former bank branch as well as adding a purpose-built modern extension to the rear overlooking the grounds of Dunfermline Abbey.

Designed by architect Richard Murphy, the three-storey building features new galleries, floor to ceiling glass, two museum display floors and a tiered study area for reading and research. Other features include a cafe, landscaped outdoor seating and a children's play area.


Bruce Dickson, regional director at BAM Construction, said: "Everyone involved in the project should be applauded. Our clients for their vision in embarking on such an ambitious scheme as far back as 2007, the designers for working with us to make that vision possible and the BAM site team who have not had the easiest job of turning all those visions into reality. The combination of refurbishment of listed buildings, very modern glazed new build extensions, significantly restricted access and working space and multiple interfaces made this a very difficult and challenging project.

Cllr Helen Law added: "It's great to see Dunfermline's new focal point almost ready to welcome visitors, everything is coming together beautifully. It's a hugely significant investment in the town centre that we hope will attract up to 280,000 visitors annually as well as contribute a visitor spend of at least £500,000 each year to the local economy."

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