DUNFERMLINE’S Pittencrieff Park has been given a £250,000 make-over, which was officially unveiled yesterday.

Fife Provost John Simpson was joined by representatives of Carnegie Dunfermline and Fife Environment Trusts for the launch of the park’s new-look north entrance.

Visitors can now enter by a semi-circular gateway in the same stone as the Royal Museum of Scotland.

The gateway was built as part of a wider project delivered by Royal Dunfermline, a public- private partnership set up to breathe life back into the town centre.

Dedicated car and coach parking was also created as well as a new pedestrian entrance on Coal Road, a new stone wall and railings on Pittencrieff Street and additional trees and shrubs.

Provost Simpson said, “This significant investment demonstrates the ongoing commitment from Fife Council and its partners to regenerating the park and Dunfermline city centre.”

Dr David Fraser, chairman of Carnegie Dunfermline Trust, added, “The aim of this current project has been to restore and regenerate Carnegie’s gift to the people of Dunfermline for the 21st century.”