A PLAQUE in memory of a woman who fought to see a new swimming pool created in Dunbar has been unveiled.

Molly Keith left various legacies to good causes in the town, including Dunbar Community Council’s swimming fund, when she died in October 1991.

Last Monday night, Civic Queen Jessica Martin had the honour of unveiling the plaque, which can be found at the town’s swimming pool.

Stephen Bunyan, chairman of the town’s community council, told members of the community why Mrs Keith, who moved to Dunbar after retiring from the civil service, was so special.

He described her as “a staunch campaigner for the general improvement of the town”.

That included the planting of hundreds of trees around Dunbar.

Mr Bunyan added: “Her next project in 1978 was for play equipment and the beginnings of the reasonable provision now around the town started with a few items at Seafield Crescent.

“She was responsible for launching various endeavours for the elderly, of which the most important was the day centre.

“It was established largely as a result of her efforts.

“In 1980, in recognition of her work, and as a result of a nomination by the community council, she received The Lothian Award from the then regional council.” On top of that were her attempts to create more facilities for youngsters.

The community council chairman said: “She was also concerned about the loss of swimming facilities with the closure of the outdoor pool and launched various scheme to raise money for a new pool.

“In her will, Molly left various legacies to good causes in Dunbar, including one to the community council swimming fund.

“A further sum became available because of a further provision in her will.

“By the time of her death the new leisure pool was virtually built and her legacy was used to enhance facilities for swimming, particularly for the disabled.

“The community council agreed a plan with Sports Plus for further proposed enhancements to be place by the anniversary of her death in October 2001.”