A CALL for young people to come forward and help to remember a Dunfermline family of artists has been made by Fire Station Creative.

Sir Joseph Noel Paton, Amelia Robertson Hill and Waller Hugh Paton had lived in Wooer's Alley Cottage, which stood in the woodland near St Margaret's Cave, in the 19th century.

The building no longer exists and in recent years the location has fallen victim to anti-social behaviour, with shopping trolleys being thrown into the ravine below the Glen Bridge regularly.

Now the arts venue wants to celebrate the natural beauty of the spot, once described as an "airthly paradise" by art critic John Ruskin, by hosting a special exhibition of works celebrating the Paton family, including five pieces created by young people in Dunfermline.

They are asking for anyone under the age of 18 to submit entries.

These could include depictions of birds like buzzards, kingfishers, dippers, kestrels and sparrowhawks; aquatic creatures like sticklebacks and frogs or plants such as ferns and ivy.

Ian Moir, gallery curator, said: "This exhibition will show that the historic woodland was a source of inspiration to an extraordinary family of Victorian artists.

"By inviting young people to depict wildlife, we want to prove that the woodland still has the ability to spark the artistic imagination.

"We encourage young artists to visit the area, which can be entered at the bottom of Buffies Brae or beside St Margaret’s Cave, and take note of the beauty."

Artworks should be submitted to the Fire Station Creative gallery between 11am and 1pm on Sunday, January 8.

Each piece should be titled along with the artist’s name and age and all mediums will be admitted.

Five of the most suitable pieces will be chosen to go on display alongside original paintings by Sir Joseph Noel Paton, Amelia Robertson Hill and Waller Hugh Paton.

All enquiries regarding the exhibition should be addressed to: ian@firestationcreative.co.uk.