MP impressed by American author’s passion for Dunfermline

An American author who fell in love with Dunfermline has been commissioned to help boost the town as a major tourism centre.

Jean Muir, 47, has been tasked by Douglas Chapman MP to help strengthen links between cultural, heritage and tourism organisations to promote it further across Scotland and abroad.

The heritage professional moved to the town eight years ago, throwing herself into community activity, and currently chairs her local community council.

She came to attention locally after the town’s gala featured in her book Scotland: Celebrations & Soul Food.

Her passion for the town, along with a professional background in heritage, convinced Mr Chapman that she was the right person to help take the town forward.

Jean said: “Douglas told me he is keen to make a positive impact on the tourist, heritage and cultural sectors and that’s why I’m delighted to have been appointed to help him achieve this.

“I aim to use my professional background in heritage in the US to delve deeper into Dunfermline.

“My aim is to improve communication and coordination between organisations in Dunfermline.”