Official opening celebrations at Abbeyview Community Hub

Abbeyview Community Hub was officially opened today (30 January 2025) by Communities Spokesperson, Cllr Linda Erskine and City of Dunfermline Area Convener, Cllr James Calder.

Last September staff and community groups began moving into the building but today saw the ‘official’ opening.

Guests were welcomed by the hub’s manager, Brian Cashman before being treated to performances from Lynburn Primary School choir and Studio 21.

Councillor Linda Erskine, spokesperson for communities and leisure expressed her enthusiasm: "I’m delighted to be here today for the opening of this new state-of-the-art hub, in Abbeyview. 
“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 paves the way for future opportunities in Abbeyview, providing the community with the space it needs to grow and thrive.”

This £8 million project, funded by Fife Council, revitalised the former Local Office building by expanding to offer:

  • Reception area: complete with dedicated interview spaces
  • Multi-purpose activity space: featuring linking fold doors for access to additional community space
  • Community function space: replacing the existing community centrTeaching kitchen: helping teach food resilience through creating simple, fresh meals with affordable ingredients
  • IT suite: dedicated to teaching and building confidence in digital skills
  • Community space with kitchen: available for use by community groups
  • General use spaces: several smaller rooms for various needs
  • Secure entrance for after school club: adaptations to better meet the group's needs
  • Secure garden and play area: associated with the community space

City of Dunfermline Area Convener, Cllr James Calder said: “I’m pleased to see so many community representatives here today, taking part in the official opening of Abbeyview Community Hub. The local community were a key partner in designing the new Abbeyview Community Hub. From the start, community groups, organisations, young people and families took part in consultation events. This partnership approach has built a facility that is shaped by local people, for local people and putting the community at the heart of Abbeyview Community Hub. 
“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.”

For more information about the new Abbeyview Community Hub, visit: fife.gov.uk/abbeyviewhub

To hire space at Abbeyview Community Hub, please email Dunfermline.halls-centres@fife.gov.uk