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Motion · S6M-06436 · 24 Oct 2022

Pittencrieff Park Named as One of the Best in Scotland

Lodged by Roz McCall Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament applauds the news that Pittencrieff Park has been named as one of the best in Scotland as part of a UK-wide competition run by Fields in Trust; notes that the "Glen", as it is known locally, was one of six in Scotland that achieved local favourite status; understands that this status was reserved for those parks placed in the top 20% of all votes across the UK in the contest; recognises that the park has 76 acres and is situated in the centre of the historic City of Dunfermline; notes that the park, which was purchased for the people of Dunfermline by Andrew Carnegie in 1902, is famed for its abundant peacock population and contains sites of historical significance, such as the site of Malcom Canmore’s Tower, which dates to a time when the City of Dunfermline was the seat of royal power for Malcolm III and his queen, St Margaret of Scotland, in the 11th century, Pittencrieff House and the Glen Pavilion; understands that the park is currently owned by the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust and maintained by a small on-site team of gardeners from Fife Council with support from the charity the Friends of Pittencrieff Park, and wishes the very best of luck to all involved in the maintenance of the park.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.