FRIDAY the 13th may be unlucky for some but it wasn’t for Dunfermline Museum and Art Gallery who got a very special delivery.

After a public poll on what West Fifers wanted to see at the entrance to the new museum, a kind donation of a vintage 1958 Vespa Scooter was given by a local.

Back in 2013, museum staff surveyed the public to see what objects they might like to see in the entrance gateway.

After polling in the Kingsgate, local primary schools, Carnegie Leisure Centre and Carnegie Hall, top of the list for all age groups was a scooter.

There were 60 objects to choose from relating to the various themes of the new museum.

The scooter took top spot as children enjoyed the cool design of the scooter while it brought back memories from older generations.

Douglas Groom kindly donated his 1958 Vespa but it needed some restoration work after sitting in his garage for a number of years.

Local restorer Davie Hynd and his son, Scott, offered to undertake the work for display when the museum opens in May.

Lesley McNaughton, research and activities assistant at Fife Cultural Trust, said: “As always, we have been blown away by the generosity and goodwill of our DCLG volunteers!

“For Douglas to decide to donate his Vespa to us was such a very selfless and generous act and we can’t thank Davie and Scott enough for all the time, energy and skill they have put into the restoration.

“It looks fantastic! One of the many highlights of the project!”