Staff from Amey recently visited Dunfermline’s iconic and beloved Peacocks in Pittencrieff Park after the transport infrastructure company donated money to the sanctuary.

The peacock sanctuary received a £250 donation from Amey’s Community Fund to help them continue their great work.

The Community Fund allows Amey staff to nominate local causes that are close to their hearts to receive assistance. The fund covers all of north east Scotland where Amey operate looking after the trunk road network.

The peacock sanctuary relies on donations and sponsorships to help them maintain the birds’ welfare, individual care and medical treatment.

An iconic and beloved symbol of Dunfermline, the peacocks have the freedom of the city.

They have a long association with the Glen, stretching back to 1905 when philanthropist Henry Beveridge returned to his hometown of Dunfermline from India and gifted the park its first birds.

When their numbers dwindled a safe haven was established in Pittencrieff Park with dedicated volunteers helping to look after them and rear new chicks.

They birds can often be spotted parading along the lower end of the High Street.

The sanctuary recently welcomed a new baby in the shape of the tiny and beautiful Skylar.

Amey’s Community and Communications Manager Jessica Masterton said; “A huge thanks to the Peacocks in Pittencrieff Park for having our staff down to visit their sanctuary in Dunfermline.

“It was wonderful to see how passionate and committed the volunteers are to look after the beautiful birds.

“We were delighted we could make a donation which we hope will help them continue the great work they already do.”