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so much that it is now just a case of keeping on top of the weeding.”

There is a sizeable hen house plus fruit trees, raised beds for strawberries and potatoes, plus a greenhouse for salad.

The pretty stone cottage is currently rented and is a very quaint property, with its own private garden.

The family also built a double garage in stone to match.

While Fiona didn’t realise how big a project the house and garden would be the project’s result is admirable.

She says: “Unfortunately I’m a perfectionist and I don’t see the point of doing something if it isn’t done properly.”

The result of a gem of a house, tucked in its own beautiful grounds, in the centre of Dunfermline.

The family are now downsizing and, while they would like a house that needs nothing doing to it, Fiona may be tempted by another project, should the right property come along.

She says: “I love what I have in this house, and I’d like to recreate it, just on a slightly smaller scale.”

As for its illustrious pop history, she says: “We pay homage, by blasting out Big Country at midnight on New Years’ Eve.” Beautiful landscaped grounds, private driveway and coachouse.