Song and dance as £8m Dunfermline community hub opens

The new centre in Abbeyview is described as state-of-the-art.

By Claire Warrender

January 30 2025, 2:16pm

Councillors Linda Erskine and James Calder officially open Abbeyview Community Hub. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

A new £8 million community hub has officially opened in Dunfermline.

The Abbeyview centre’s manager Brian Cashman welcomed special guests to the state-of-the-art facility on Thursday.

Guests at the Abbeyview Community hub official opening. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Celebrations got under way with performances from the Lynburn Primary School choir and the Studio 21 Dance Collective.

Staff and community groups moved in in September but today’s ceremony marked the official opening.

Funded by Fife Council, the project involved the transformation of the former local office.

The building was expanded and now offers a huge range of facilities.

And council communities spokesperson Linda Erskine said it will now “pave the way for future opportunities.

Purpose-built facilities at Abbeyview Community Hub

The Abbeyview Community Hub now offers:

A reception area with dedicated interview spaces
Multi-purpose activity space
Community function space, replacing the existing community centre
Teaching kitchen for teaching the creation of affordable meals
IT suite for building confidence in digital skills
Community space with kitchen for use by community groups
Several smaller rooms for various needs
Secure entrance for after school club
Secure garden and play area.

Councillor Erskine said: “The new Abbeyview Community Hub demonstrates we’re working hard to make sure our facilities meet the needs and aspirations of the communities they serve.

“This innovative facility will pave the way for future opportunities in Abbeyview, providing the community with the space it needs to grow and thrive.”

Meanwhile, city of Dunfermline area committee convener James Calder said the local community was a key partner in the hub’s design.

“From the start, community groups, organisations, young people and families took part in consultation events,” he said.

“In the last year, Fife Council has invested over £130million in the city of Dunfermline through creating the new community hub in Abbeyview and replacing St Columba’s and Woodmill High Schools at Dunfermline Learning Campus.

“As Scotland’s newest city, Dunfermline needs facilities that reflect this status and encourage further investment in the city and Fife.”