November 22 2010

£2.8m in funding has been secured by the Heritage Lottery Fund for a museum and art gallery in Dunfermline.

Occupying the city’s Carnegie library and adjacent B listed bank building, the gallery is intended to knit together the architectural and social history of one of the finest mediaeval townscapes in Scotland and home to several important industrial buildings.

Colin McLean, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund in Scotland, said: “Museums, galleries and libraries are extremely valuable community assets. They make a great contribution to people’s education, self-identity and enjoyment. They keep our history safe for future generations and they impact on the local economy, often as the cornerstone of an area’s tourism industry.”
 
Fife Council will contribute £6.8m toward the cost of the project.

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