Dunfermline’s Carnegie Hall and the library were lit up green last weekend in support of Samaritans.

Samaritans aims to provide support to those in emotional distress and to ease feelings of isolation and disconnection, which can lead to suicide.

It is also the charity of the year for the London Marathon which took place on Sunday.

Some of the charity’s Dunfermline volunteers also went to the Pittencrieff’s parkrun on Saturday to hand out information cards.

Claire Blanchflower, director of Dunfermline Samaritans, said: “We were delighted that OnFife agreed to light up their buildings green for us last weekend to help raise awareness of our service.

"Samaritans are here to listen to anyone who is worrying or struggling to cope with something in a non-judgemental way.

Dunfermline Press: Carnegie Hall and the library were turned green to show support for the charity.Carnegie Hall and the library were turned green to show support for the charity. (Image: Dunfermline Samaritans)

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“Calls to our confidential helpline number 116 123 are free and available 24/7. We can also be contacted by email on jo@samaritans.org."

At the London Marathon, 500 people ran the race in Samaritan vests. One runner was even dressed as a telephone with the charity’s phone number on it.

Claire added: “It was very good of the parkrun organisers to agree to have us along at their well supported event in the Glen. We were very well received and welcomed.

"Our aim last weekend was to raise the profile of Samaritans both nationally and locally and to encourage people to call us when they really need someone to listen to them.”