A derelict school site in Dunfermline has been transformed into a new community of 85 council homes, delivered through Fife Council's Affordable Housing Programme.

The development on Blacklaw Road occupies the former Blacklaw Primary School grounds, a brownfield site left vacant after the school was demolished more than 20 years ago.

Homes provided include a range of family houses, amenity properties and wheelchair-accessible homes to address varied housing needs in west Fife.

Delivered by Robertson Partnership Homes on behalf of Fife Council, with operational delivery by Robertson Construction Eastern, the project supports the Council's ongoing drive to expand the supply of high-quality affordable housing across the region.

The mix comprises two, three and four-bedroom houses, five-bedroom townhouses, specific-needs homes, and both amenity and wheelchair-accessible bungalows.

The scheme also features upgraded streets and footpaths, extensive landscaping and tree planting, and new green spaces to help create an attractive, sustainable place to live.

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Councillor Judy Hamilton, Fife Council's Housing Spokesperson, said: "It's fantastic to see this site transformed into a thriving new neighbourhood that will make a real difference to people and families looking for a Council house in Dunfermline. These 85 high-quality houses will help meet growing housing demand while giving tenants warm, energy-efficient properties that are more affordable to run.

"What makes this development particularly special is the wider impact it has had on the local community. Alongside delivering much-needed houses, the project has supported local jobs, apprenticeships, skills development and opportunities for young people, and making sure the benefits have been felt well beyond the site itself.

"I'd like to thank everyone involved in bringing Blacklaw Road to life. Seeing a former school site given a new purpose and helping to create a strong, sustainable community is something we can all be proud of."

All homes have been constructed to high energy-efficiency standards to help reduce tenants' energy bills.

Construction was phased so completed properties could be handed over promptly, enabling new tenants to move in as soon as possible.

Beyond providing much-needed housing, the project has supported local employment, apprenticeships, training and work experience, including engagement with Fife College and local schools.

Robertson Construction Eastern carried out the operational delivery. Commercial Director Susan Wilson said: "We continue to work closely with Fife Council as an Affordable Housing Programme delivery partner. This is our sixth completed development handover and we are currently working on another site in Lochgelly as part of the overall programme.

"Being a contractor to the Council is more than just the delivery of high-quality homes, it's about how we can use our projects to create meaningful value for the local community through supporting the economy, developing skills and delivering benefits that extend beyond the construction.

"We now look forward to completing our final development and continuing to support the local community."