A new art exhibition charting the evolution of Dunfermline over the course of the last century has opened at Queen Margaret Hospital.
The ‘Old Dunfermline’ exhibit recently opened within the community art gallery at Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline. Kindly supported by Stephens Bakery who are currently celebrating their 150th anniversary, the exhibit looks back at how the city has developed over the last hundred years, featuring long forgotten buildings, people and streets that are no longer in existence.
The community art gallery at Queen Margaret Hospital was established in 2023 and is located on the ground floor corridor connecting Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the hospital. The project was funded by Fife Health Charity with the intention of improving the hospital environment.
‘Old Dunfermline’ is the second exhibition to feature since the gallery opened last year, following hot on the heels of a successful exhibition by the Dunfermline Photographic Association, whose members provided an inspiring and curated selection of images from across Fife.
Mark McGeachie, Director of Fife Health Charity, said: “‘Old Dunfermline’ is a really welcome addition to Queen Margaret Hospital and we are incredibly grateful to Old Dunfermline and Stephens Bakery for bringing the popular exhibit to our community gallery.
“Art plays a hugely important role in hospitals and health centres in Fife, helping to reduce stress and anxiety and providing inspiration during difficult times. Fife Health Charity is responsible for managing the extensive collection of artwork gifted to the Health Board over many years, and which helps creating a more homely and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors alike.
“The city of Dunfermline has an incredibly rich history and heritage and we are sure this new exhibition will be interesting to those coming to Queen Margaret Hospital from across Fife, and further enhances the connection between the hospital and the wider community it serves.”
‘Old Dunfermline’ is supported by Stephens Bakery, one of Fife’s oldest family businesses and Talia Sarafilovic, Joint Managing Director of Stephens, recently visited the exhibition to enjoy a walk through the history of Old Dunfermline. Find out more about ‘Old Dunfermline’ by visiting: olddunfermline.com.
To learn more about the work of the Fife Health Charity and the projects it has helped support, visit: www.nhsfife.org/fifehealthcharity.
