Dunfermline take 'Scottish Cup' on tour as town 'prays for Pars win' ahead of Hampden final

Dunfermline has taken the ‘Scottish Cup’ on tour as the club ramp up support ahead of the final at Hampden.

The Pars take on Celtic at the national stadium on Saturday as they bid to win the trophy for the first time in 58 years.

The club took a replica cardboard cut out of the silverware around Fife, with local businesses showing their support for Neil Lennon’s quest for cup glory.

Flags, black and white bunting, the club badge and images of mascot Sammy the Tammy have adorned shopfronts in the town centre ahead of the showpiece final.

A video posted by Dunfermline FC on their social media channels shows estate agents, barbers, and even the local Greggs joining in to show their support for the Championship side.

The town’s Holy Trinity Church displayed a “Praying for a Pars win” message on the church noticeboard as they also took part in cup final fever.

Some local homeowners have decorated the outside of their houses with flags and banners in club colours as the build up to the season finale continues.

A message on the club’s Facebook page reads: “We asked you to be part of it and, again, you didn’t disappoint. A city behind us.

“Thank you to all the local businesses who took part and continue to display messages of good luck ahead of Saturday.”

Dunfermline will travel to Hampden Park on Saturday to take on Scottish Premiership champions Celtic in the Scottish Cup Final, with the game kicking off at 3pm.