LISTED building consent is being sought which will see the demolition of an old bothy in Dunfermline Cemetery where a dead body was found last year.

Fife Council wants to get rid of several derelict outbuildings in the Halbeath Road graveyard which they say pose a "danger to the public" because of vandalism, drugs misuse and anti-social behaviour taking place there.

Earlier this year, councillors were told of the "very sad" death at a committee meeting at one of the buildings which are at least 100 years old.

In an application for listed building consent, the council's property services outlined reasons for the request in a supporting statement.

It explained: "The outbuildings are subject to continuing vandalism and anti-social behaviour that is combined with drug misuse.

"This poses a danger to the public.

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"Whilst the council has exercised best endeavours over many years to board up and secure the outbuildings, the measures in place are wilfully removed and continued reinstatement does not demonstrate best value.

"In addition, drug misuse results in the ongoing removal of used substances and materials that pose a public health and safety risk.

"It is therefore justified that demolition of the buildings will deliver significant benefits to the community and in the interests of public safety, that is to maintain the cemetery as a place for members of the community to safely visit and pay respects."